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Draughons Junior College is found in Nashville, TN. Nashville is a large 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 business and management, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
Draughons Junior College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 286 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is We Change Lives...One Person At A Time."
More complete details are provided below.
Draughons Junior College Inc
340 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
General Phone: (615) 361-7555
http://www.draughons.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 37 | medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical records tech, medical office management |
| Business and Management | 15 | business administration, electronic commerce, accounting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer support, web design |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Draughons Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 68 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 25 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Draughons Junior College had a total enrollment of 286 students (628 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 51% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, 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 | $ 13,108 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,108 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,580 |
Financial Aid:
Draughons Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 493400)
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 | 1 | * | 7 | $36,750 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 7 | $36,750 |
*: 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 and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Draughons Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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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