Draughons Junior College is located in a large city, in Nashville, Tennessee. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Draughons Junior College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study medical assistant and technician, medical adminstration, and security and law enforcement.
Draughons Junior College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 671 students (388 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide a warm, friendly, nurturing atmosphere where students can learn the skills required to obtain the jobs they need to have to have the lives they want."
More complete details are provided below.
Draughons Junior College
340 Plus Park at Pavilion Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
General Phone: (615) 361-7555
Admissions Phone: (615) 361-7555
Financial Aid Phone: (615) 361-7555
http://www.draughons.edu
Draughons Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 102 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, dental assistant |
| Business And Management | 34 | accounting, business administration, electronic commerce |
| Medical Adminstration | 33 | medical records tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer support |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Draughons Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 196 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 6 |
In 2005, Draughons Junior College had a total enrollment of 671 students (388 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 50% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 72 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (615) 361-7555
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Draughons Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 493400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (615) 361-7555
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $49,633 | 9 | $35,864 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $49,633 | 9 | $35,864 |
*: 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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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