J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,810

1.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,736

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

1,011

28.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

11.1%

7 Graduates

About

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Madison County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College were Manufacturing Engineering Technology (43 degrees awarded), Salon Management (20 degrees), and Medical Assistant (8 degrees).

In 2023, 199 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. 56.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (110 degrees), 1.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (61 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $3,810, which is $−4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $3,810, which is $4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,736.

In 2023, 81% of undergraduate students attending J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,810

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was $3,810. The cost of tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $−4,443 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

$4,736

2023 Value

14.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,736. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College grew by 14.4%.

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

$8,100

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 $8,100 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 28.6% between 2022 and 2023.

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

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 2023. This represents a decline of 12.9% with respect to 2022, when 93% 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 1,011 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 285 students and the part-time enrollment is 726. This means that 28.2% 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 55.3% Black or African American, 24.2% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.03% Two or More Races, 0.495% Asian, 0.297% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.198% 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 (39%), followed by Black or African American Male (22%) and White Male (15.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,011 students. The full-time enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 285 and the part-time enrollment is 726. This means that 28.2% of students enrolled at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

53%

2023 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 53%. 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.

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 (2023)

Black or African American
559 enrolled students
White
245 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
109 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 55.3% Black or African American, 24.2% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.03% Two or More Races, 0.495% Asian, 0.297% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.198% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 12 students (1.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 27 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 (110 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (61 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is Manufacturing Engineering Technology (43 degrees awarded), followed by Salon Management (20 degrees) and Medical Assistant (8 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (72 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), and Health (62 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 (1,463,417 people), Software developers (620,170 people), Other managers (206,575 people), Medical & health services managers (162,641 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,074 people).

The most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (72 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), Health (62 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees), and Construction (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (72 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (42 degrees), Health (62 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (7 degrees), and Construction (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
19 degrees awarded
Salon Management
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was Registered Nursing with 35 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 2023

113

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 86 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, which is 0.761 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (113).

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 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which is 12 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in Registered Nursing, which is 16.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

12%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 12% 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, 12% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is Female and White (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Black or African American
110 degrees awarded
White
61 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is black or african american (110 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (61 degrees).

2.51% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
81 degrees awarded
White Male
35 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
29 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 (81 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (35 degrees).

Operations

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College employs 25 No academic ranks. Most academics at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are Female No academic rank (17), and Male No academic rank (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.51M

2023 Salaries

2.74%

growth from 2022

In 2023, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College paid a median of $5.51M in salaries, a 2.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.06% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.06% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College paid a total of $1.46M to 25 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was No academic rank with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was Female No academic rank with 17 employees, and Male No academic rank with 8 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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