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Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology

Overview of Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology

The campus of Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology is in Boston, MA, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering technician and mechanics and repair.

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 513 students enrolled (440 full-time equivalent). Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are male.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology
41 Berkeley St
Boston, MA 02116
General Phone: (617) 423-4630
http://www.bfit.edu/

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician87automotive tech, electronics tech, biomedical tech, architectural drafting, computer systems tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech
Mechanics And Repair39HVAC, automobile mechanics, marine mechanic
Medical Support And Technology13pharmacy tech
Construction Trades8electrician

Number of programs and degrees for Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree847
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years605
Bachelor's degree31

Student Body

In 2007, Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 513 students (440 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White21%
Black24%
Hispanic14%
Asian11%
Unknown30%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1935%
20-2126%
22-2414%
25-298%
30-346%
35-391%
40-493%
50-640%

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %
Part-Time100 %

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 12,750
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,750
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 215100)

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track239

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*1*
Associate professorcalendar year3$57,4192*
Assistant professorcalendar year7$44,8132*
Instructorcalendar year11$40,3214$44,679
All faculty totalcalendar year23$45,2099$46,614

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Degree Programs (2007)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology % of degrees in engineering technician
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Male % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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