Draughons Junior College is in a small city, in Bowling Green, KY. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Draughons Junior College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include law, engineering technician, and medical administration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Draughons Junior College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 464 students (778 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Draughons Junior College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our vision is to provide a warm, friendly, nurturing atmosphere where students can learn the skills required, to obtain the jobs they need, to have the lives they want. Our mission statement: We Change Lives...One Person At A Time"
More complete details are provided below.
Draughons Junior College Bowling Green
2421 Fitzgerald Industrial Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
General Phone: (270) 843-6750
http://WWW.DRAUGHONS.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 92 | medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, pharmacy tech |
| Business and Management | 49 | business administration, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Medical Administration | 23 | medical records tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Draughons Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 169 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Draughons Junior College had a total enrollment of 464 students (778 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bowling Green, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Draughons Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 493402)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $37,600 | 10 | $35,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $37,600 | 10 | $35,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Draughons Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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