J F Drake State Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

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

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

J F Drake State is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 756 in 2009-2010 (934 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 43% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (11 awarded)

• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (23 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

• Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (52 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (46 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (16 awarded)

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