Draughons Junior College is found in Clarksville, TN. Clarksville is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Draughons Junior College.
The school is known for its programs in law, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
Draughons Junior College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 441 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We Change lives, One Person At A Time"
More complete details are provided below.
Draughons Junior College Clarksville
1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37040-6718
General Phone: (931) 552-7600
http://www.draughons.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 95 | dental assistant, medical assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer networking, computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and administration |
| Business and Management | 8 | accounting technology, business administration, accounting |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical records admin, pharmacy courses |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Draughons Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 87 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Draughons Junior College had a total enrollment of 441 students (507 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 88% |
| Kentucky | 11% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Clarksville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,572 |
Financial Aid:
Draughons Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 493401)
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 | 7 | $34,371 | 8 | $35,444 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $34,371 | 8 | $35,444 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(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 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
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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