Cost of Drake State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $14,199 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,685 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,615 |
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| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
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| Average net price after aid | $6,048 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $6,775 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,257 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,962 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,963 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Drake State's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Drake State
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 20 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 86 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 116 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 70 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 78 | $71,689 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 2 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 17 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 25 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 45 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 6 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Alabama
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | Selma | $9,601 | — | $35,468 |
| J F Ingram State Technical College | Deatsville | — | — | — |
| Central Alabama Community College | Alexander City | $8,615 | — | $37,682 |
| Reid State Technical College | Evergreen | $9,639 | — | $31,966 |
| Snead State Community College | Boaz | $2,991 | — | $40,388 |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | Rainsville | $5,811 | — | $40,554 |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Montgomery | $8,855 | — | $35,021 |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals | $4,245 | — | $38,083 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Drake State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $14,199 a year (tuition and fees: $5,685 in-state, $9,615 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,048 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,775.
How much do Drake State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $34,464 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 29 similar colleges in Alabama.
What is Drake State's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 51% of first-year students return for a second year.