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- School Code: 215100
- Phone: (508) 620-1220
- School Homepage
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Electrician Training
The electrician program at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology prepares students for careers as electrical contractors, inspectors, estimators, project managers, electricians, linemen, and wiremen. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical apparatus and systems. Program courses include: principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer electrician training.
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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Also known as Franklin Institute of Boston
100 State Street, Framingham, MA
Franklin Institute of Boston is a 4-year private institution, which offers career oriented education for its students. Students may pick from several areas of study, including:
- Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Construction Trades
- Health and Clinical Professions
- Engineering Technology
Over 590 students have completed their schooling in the last few years according to annual released graduation information with more than 50% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology has listed more than ten different programs available to students, including degrees as high as a Bachelor's degree. The more popular programs are shown below:
- Auto Mechanic
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Electrician
- Pharmacy Technician
To help support students, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology may provide services like those listed below:
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education has accredited the education provided by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology for over seven straight years. Please visit bfit.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franklin Institute of Boston has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 14 |
| Associate's Degree | 9 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 23 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Electrician program at Franklin Institute of Boston, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Electricians
Description
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, electricians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.7% from 2014 to 2024
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Description
Install, program, maintain, or repair security or fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, security and fire alarm systems installers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.9% from 2014 to 2024
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Description
Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, signal and track switch repairers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.1% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Franklin Institute of Boston accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology may offer services to students including:
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The most popular sport is listed below:
- Basketball