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J F Drake State Technical College

Established in 1961, J.F Drake State Technical College is a public institution of higher education that enables the students to pursue technical and vocational courses. The college is a member of Alabama College System. Located in Huntsville, the campus is spread across an area of 30 acres. The college offers degrees including associate’s of applied technology, diplomas and certificates.

J F Drake State Technical College is home to several student organizations including Student Government Association, Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, Skills USA, VOL-ATECH volunteer Organization, and National Technical-Honor society. Additionally, there are student services offered including career guidance, counseling, tutoring, job placement assistance and academic advising. The student body of the college includes an impressive number of international students.

Campus Location

3421 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
USA
Main Tel: (256) 539-8161
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Historically black college.
  • Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, office and administration, mechanics and repair, production trades, and computer science and engineering.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
1-2 year certificate11613
Associate497
< 1 year certificate149

Students

J F Drake State is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 694 in 2007-2008 (698 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
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 US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  19
Without tenure; working toward tenure  10

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (16 awarded)

  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

  • Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (60 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (1 awarded)

  • Graphic Communications

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (41 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (24 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at J F Drake State with government-defined occupation categories.)

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