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$5,190
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
14%
Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a technical school in Huntsville, AL.
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5 exams
15 credits
$2,595 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$4,152 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$7,266 saved
Trades & Skilled Labor
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
No intercollegiate athletics
Trade and technical schools typically don't offer competitive athletic programs. Check the school site for any recreational or club activities.
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From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$5,916
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$28,281
10 years after entry, working full-time
CLEP Savings at J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $173 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $2,595
8 exams
24 credits
Save $4,152
14 exams
42 credits
Save $7,266
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
~$2,595 saved
8 exams
24 credits
~$4,152 saved
14 exams
42 credits
~$7,266 saved
Exam-level breakdown not yet available. Visit the official credit policy page for the full list of accepted exams.
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Technical School
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Huntsville, Alabama
Madison County
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