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J F Drake State Technical College, Alabama

Overview of J F Drake State Technical College

The campus of J F Drake State is in Huntsville, Alabama, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at J F Drake State include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, personal services, beauty and cosmetology, and production trades.

J F Drake State Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes J F Drake State an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2005, J F Drake State had 729 students enrolled (552 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"J. F. Drake State Technical College is a two-year, public institution of higher education that provides the citizens of North Alabama with flexible, innovative vocational and technical training at a reasonable cost. The College is student-centered and offers career-oriented diploma, certificate, and associate degree programs and courses, as well as comprehensive, specialized training for business and industry. J. F. Drake Technical College seeks to satisfy the needs and academic pursuits of the community by offering developmental studies, non-credit short-term courses, and continuing education courses on scheduled days, evenings, and weekends. Showing a major concern for a diverse population, the College aims to provide educational opportunities that will enrich the lives of its student intellectually, culturally, and economically. The administration, faculty, and staff support the mission of J. F. Drake State Technical College because they believe vocational/technical education contributes directly to the economic welfare, social advancement, and civic awareness of the individual and for the good of the community. Vocational/technical education contributes to the community by providing a pool of entry-level applicants, well trained and ready to satisfy the occupational needs of business and industry. It also provides the type of dedicated industry-based training demands that can be met through a committed interaction between an educational institution and industry, especially through cooperative education."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting J F Drake State

J F Drake State Technical College
3421 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
http://www.drakestate.edu

J F Drake State Programs and Degrees (2005)

J F Drake State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine82licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Beauty And Cosmetology28cosmetology, barber
Mechanics And Repair20HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech
Computer Science And Engineering17computer and info science
Office And Administration15administrative assistant
Production Trades14tool and die tech, welding
Construction Trades8electrician
Engineering Technician7drafting
Business And Management5accounting technology
Media4graphic communications courses

Number of programs and degrees for J F Drake State in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years12513
Associate's degree586
Award of less than 1 academic year177

J F Drake State Student Body

J F Drake State is a historically black college.

In 2005, J F Drake State had a total enrollment of 729 students (552 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White40%
Black56%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1915%
20-2115%
22-2414%
25-2918%
30-3413%
35-396%
40-4912%
50-646%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alabama94%
Tennessee5%
State unknown1%

J F Drake State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %
Part-Time29 %

J F Drake State Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Huntsville, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

J F Drake State Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,830
Books and supplies$ 1,800

Financial Aid:
J F Drake State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 526000)

J F Drake State Faculty

J F Drake State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured88
Non-tenured, but on tenure track27

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year10$40,12315$37,463
All faculty totalacademic year10$40,12315$37,463

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

J F Drake State Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

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J F Drake State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets J F Drake State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%J F Drake State % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%J F Drake State % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%J F Drake State % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%J F Drake State Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%J F Drake State % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%J F Drake State % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%J F Drake State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%J F Drake State % of degrees in production trades
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%J F Drake State Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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