J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville, AL · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 5,916 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 4,108 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 8,546 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 7,763 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $28,281 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 22% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8% | |
| Black | 60% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 7% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Two-year institutions in AL
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bevill State Community College | $5,937 | Not reported | $34,107 |
| Bishop State Community College | $5,397 | Not reported | $29,916 |
| Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound | Not reported | Not reported | $52,669 |
| Central Alabama Community College | $15,996 | Not reported | $33,506 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $4,244 | Not reported | $36,438 |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | $13,644 | Not reported | $34,894 |
| Enterprise State Community College | $12,609 | Not reported | $42,572 |
| Fortis Institute-Birmingham | Not reported | Not reported | $32,886 |
| Gadsden State Community College | $3,515 | Not reported | $32,937 |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | $1,170 | Not reported | $31,399 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | $13,170 | Not reported | $39,842 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | $9,272 | Not reported | $31,598 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $71,211 | $56,073 | Not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Not reported | $54,246 | Not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Not reported | $26,307 | Not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Not reported | $27,014 | Not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Not reported | $30,572 | Not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Not reported | $39,605 | Not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $67,792 | Not reported |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $55,148 | Not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $73,593 | Not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $55,895 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Not reported | $44,125 | Not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision Metal Working. | Not reported | $48,702 | Not reported |
| Precision Metal Working. | Not reported | $56,451 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10