J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

https://drakestate.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,870
    1.57% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,075
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,187
    26% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    14%
    8 Graduates

    About

    J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Madison County, AL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (52 degrees awarded), Salon Management (12 degrees), and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (3 degrees).

    In 2024, 318 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. 63.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (201 degrees), 2.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (79 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $3,870, which is $−4,290 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $3,870, which is $4,290 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,075.

    In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,870
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was $3,870. The cost of tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $−4,290 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,075
    2024 Value
    28.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,075. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College grew by 28.3%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,450
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was of $9,450 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 16.7% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    81%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    81% of undergraduate students at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,187 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 309 students and the part-time enrollment is 878. This means that 26% of students enrolled at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.2% Black or African American, 22.7% White, 9.77% Hispanic or Latino, 8.59% Two or More Races, 0.505% Asian, 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.9%) and White Male (13.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    26%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,187 students. The full-time enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 309 and the part-time enrollment is 878. This means that 26% of students enrolled at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    51%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      655 enrolled students
    2. White
      270 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      116 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 55.2% Black or African American, 22.7% White, 9.77% Hispanic or Latino, 8.59% Two or More Races, 0.505% Asian, 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (0.842%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 86 more women than men received degrees from J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is black or african american (201 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (79 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (52 degrees awarded), followed by Salon Management (12 degrees) and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (3 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (73 degrees), and Human Sciences (8 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are Registered nurses (1,510,053 people), Software developers (665,281 people), Other managers (220,560 people), Medical & health services managers (172,781 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (167,906 people).

    The most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (73 degrees), Human Sciences (8 degrees), Health (108 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are Engineering Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (73 degrees), Human Sciences (8 degrees), Health (108 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,682,191 people), Computer Systems Design (691,405 people), Elementary & secondary schools (398,777 people), Outpatient care centers (304,181 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (256,096 people).

    The most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are Engineering Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (73 degrees), Human Sciences (8 degrees), Health (108 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      52 degrees awarded
    2. Salon Management
      12 degrees awarded
    3. Manufacturing Engineering Technology
      3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 52 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    116
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    202
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 116 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, which is 0.574 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (202).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 84 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which is 7 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 60 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in Salon Management, which is 6.67 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    2%
    100% Completion Time
    11%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 2% of students graduating from J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 13% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      201 degrees awarded
    2. White
      79 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      19 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is black or african american (201 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (79 degrees).

    0.943% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      155 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      106 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      86 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is black or african american female (155 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (106 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 16.2M. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College employs 26 No academic ranks. Most academics at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are Female No academic rank (15), and Male No academic rank (11).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $6.14M
    2024 Salaries
    11.6%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College paid a median of $6.14M in salaries, which represents 37.8% of their overall expenditure ($16.2M) and a 11.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.74% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.06% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.56M
    Instructional Salaries
    26
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College paid a total of $1.56M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

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