Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (29 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | $24,375* | — | — | — |
| Columbia Southern University | $55,667* | $60,690 | $15,923 | 0.29 |
| Troy University | $37,838* | $46,135 | $27,504 | 0.73 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $28,470* | $36,566 | $11,149 | 0.39 |
| Jefferson State Community College | $28,176* | $33,742 | $11,000 | 0.39 |
| Lawson State Community College | $26,759* | $32,735 | $7,500 | 0.28 |
| National Median | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Southern University Orange Beach | $5,808 | $55,667 | $15,923 |
| Troy University Troy | $9,792 | $37,838 | $27,504 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City | $5,040 | $28,470 | $11,149 |
| Jefferson State Community College Birmingham | $5,040 | $28,176 | $11,000 |
| Lawson State Community College Birmingham | $4,980 | $26,759 | $7,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 22 similar programs in AL. Actual outcomes may vary.