 |
|
|
|
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.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, personal services, beauty and cosmetology, and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes J F Drake State an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
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.
J F Drake State Technical College
3421 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
http://www.drakestate.edu
J F Drake State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 82 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 28 | cosmetology, barber |
| Mechanics And Repair | 20 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer and info science |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 14 | tool and die tech, welding |
| Construction Trades | 8 | electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | drafting |
| Business And Management | 5 | accounting technology |
| Media | 4 | graphic communications courses |
Number of programs and degrees for J F Drake State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 125 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 58 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 17 | 7 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 56% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 94% |
| Tennessee | 5% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $40,123 | 15 | $37,463 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $40,123 | 15 | $37,463 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets J F Drake State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to J F Drake State.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.