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Draughons Junior College-Murfreesboro, commonly referred to as DJC- Murfreesboro, is a campus of Draughons Junior College. Established by Professor John F. Draughon in 1879, it was originally known as Draughon's Practical Business College, and became Draughons Junior College in 1978. DJC is currently owned by the Daymar Colleges Group. The Murfreesboro campus in Tennessee was established in 2003. In addition to this branch, DJC operates several other campuses in Kentucky, and Tennessee.
DJC- Murfreesboro offers associate's degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs of study. Students can opt for courses in business management, paralegal studies, human resource management, pharmacy technology, medical assisting, and criminal justice among others.
DJC- Murfreesboro supports various student clubs and organizations including the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society, Pencil Pushers, and Student Council. Students also publish a newsletter called the "Draughons Dragon". DJC- Murfreesboro also provides academic and career counseling services, and job placement assistance.
Draughons Junior College is in a small city, in Murfreesboro, TN. 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 medical administration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Draughons Junior College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 560 students (530 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission Statement is We Change Lives...One Person At A Time."
More complete details are provided below.
Draughons Junior College Murfreesboro
415 Golden Bear Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
General Phone: (615) 217-9347
http://www.draughons.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 87 | medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Business and Management | 36 | business management, electronic commerce, accounting |
| Medical Administration | 26 | medical records admin |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Draughons Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 127 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Draughons Junior College had a total enrollment of 560 students (530 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Murfreesboro, 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 | $ 13,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,010 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,813 |
Financial Aid:
Draughons Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 493404)
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 | 3 | $38,667 | 9 | $33,222 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $38,667 | 9 | $33,222 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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