J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

www.drakestate.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,690

7.52% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$5,746

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

872

29.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

13.5%

10 Graduates

About

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Madison County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College were Registered Nursing (21 degrees awarded), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (19 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (9 degrees).

In 2021, 266 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College. 54.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (131 degrees), 1.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (94 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,746.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,690

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was $3,690. The cost of tuition at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is $−4,278 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

$5,746

2021 Value

3.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,746. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College grew by 3.86%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

85% of undergraduate students at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.59% with respect to 2020, when 79% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 872 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 255 students and the part-time enrollment is 617. This means that 29.2% 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 64.2% Black or African American, 21.6% White, 6.77% Hispanic or Latino, 4.13% Two or More Races, 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.917% Asian, and 0.115% 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%), followed by Black or African American Male (24.7%) and White Male (14.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 872 students. The full-time enrollment at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 255 and the part-time enrollment is 617. This means that 29.2% of students enrolled at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

41%

2021 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 41%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
560 enrolled students
White
188 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
59 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 64.2% Black or African American, 21.6% White, 6.77% Hispanic or Latino, 4.13% Two or More Races, 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.917% Asian, and 0.115% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 5 students (0.573%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 24 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 (131 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (94 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is Registered Nursing (21 degrees awarded), followed by Manufacturing Engineering Technology (19 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (9 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (99 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 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 (1,414,661 people), Accountants & auditors (1,051,619 people), Other managers (799,781 people), Software developers (625,468 people), and Financial managers (481,129 people).

The most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (99 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees), Health (70 degrees), and Business (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College are Engineering Technologies (99 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees), Health (70 degrees), and Business (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,782,895 people), Computer Systems Design (1,014,708 people), Elementary & secondary schools (696,431 people), Banking & related activities (534,416 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (506,818 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
21 degrees awarded
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
19 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
9 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was Registered Nursing with 21 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

121

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

145

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, which is 0.834 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (145).

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 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which is 8.44 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 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

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% 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, 7% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 11% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
131 degrees awarded
White
94 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is black or african american (131 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (94 degrees).

0.376% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
86 degrees awarded
White Male
56 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
45 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 (86 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (56 degrees).

Operations

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 14 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.92M

2021 Salaries

1.06%

decline from 2020

In 2021, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College paid a median of $4.92M in salaries, a 1.06% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.42M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College paid a total of $1.42M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was No academic rank with 26 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College was Female No academic rank with 15 employees, and Male No academic rank with 11 employees.

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