J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville, AL · Public · Associate degree-granting
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, based in Huntsville, Alabama, is a public institution, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 755 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $28,281 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 12.5%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,005 per year. The most popular programs include Industrial Production Technology, Registered Nursing, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Practical Nursing, and Allied Health & Medical Assisting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$28,281
Graduation Rate
12.5%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$6,005
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.71x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
755
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
50.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,060
Pell Grant Rate
44.3%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,916
Income $30K–$48K
$4,108
Income $48K–$75K
$8,546
Student Demographics
Women
56.1%
White
21.9%
Black
60.4%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
7.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Preaccredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (19)
Associate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 35 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 19 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 46 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 31 |
| Practical Nursing | $71,211 | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Colleges in Alabama
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Alabama
- Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama
- Best ROI Colleges in Alabama