J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

www.drakestate.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,750

1.63% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$5,533

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

976

22.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

12.2%

9 Graduates

About

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Madison County, AL. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College were Registered Nursing (29 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (11 degrees), and Medical Assistant (11 degrees).

In 2022, 167 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (114 degrees), 3.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $3,750, which is $−4,362 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $3,750, which is $4,362 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,533.

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,750

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was $3,750. The cost of tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $−4,362 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,533

2022 Value

3.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,533. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College grew by 3.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$6,300

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 $6,300 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93% of undergraduate students at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 9.41% with respect to 2021, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Enrollment

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 976 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 223 students and the part-time enrollment is 753. This means that 22.8% 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 60.1% Black or African American, 23.6% White, 7.89% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.205% Asian, and 0.102% 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 (38.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.9%) and White Male (15.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 976 students. The full-time enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 223 and the part-time enrollment is 753. This means that 22.8% of students enrolled at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

47%

2022 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 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
587 enrolled students
White
230 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
77 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 60.1% Black or African American, 23.6% White, 7.89% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.205% Asian, and 0.102% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 11 students (1.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 57 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 (114 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is Registered Nursing (29 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (11 degrees) and Medical Assistant (11 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (43 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees), and Health (85 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 (1,405,149 people), Software developers (569,202 people), Other managers (196,183 people), Medical & health services managers (157,299 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (141,491 people).

The most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2022 are Engineering Technologies (43 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees), Health (85 degrees), Construction (1 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are Engineering Technologies (43 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees), Health (85 degrees), Construction (1 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (1,544,788 people), Computer Systems Design (612,962 people), Elementary & secondary schools (287,929 people), Outpatient care centers (250,450 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (221,781 people).

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 (2022)

Registered Nursing
29 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
11 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was Registered Nursing with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

112

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 55 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, which is 0.491 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (112).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 34 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which is 6.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 39 degrees were awarded to women at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 9% 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, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

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

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is Male and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
114 degrees awarded
White
33 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is black or african american (114 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

0.599% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
36 degrees awarded
White Female
19 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 (78 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (36 degrees).

Operations

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College employs 23 No academic ranks. Most academics at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are Female No academic rank (16), and Male No academic rank (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are: Management, with 12 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.36M

2022 Salaries

9.06%

growth from 2021

In 2022, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College paid a median of $5.36M in salaries, a 9.06% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.06% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.37% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.33M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College paid a total of $1.33M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was No academic rank with 23 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College were Management with 12 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was Female No academic rank with 16 employees, and Male No academic rank with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College.

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