J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL 36022
About J F Ingram State Technical College
J F Ingram State Technical College is a public community college in Deatsville, Alabama, enrolling about 960 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Published tuition for full-time study starts near $6,084 before fees and financial aid. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (52.8%) and White (43.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the Alabama median, sticker tuition is 39% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 21.35%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| J F Ingram State Technical College | $6,084 | — | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Alabama (state median) | $10,024 | $10,721 | 63 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is J F Ingram State Technical College really?
Key findings
- J F Ingram State Technical College charges 10% above the national public median tuition ($6,084).
- Versus the Alabama median, sticker tuition is 39% below.
J F Ingram State Technical College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,084
Finding J F Ingram State Technical College charges 10% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,084. That is 10% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Alabama median ($10,024), sticker tuition is 39% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at J F Ingram State Technical College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
J F Ingram State Technical College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for J F Ingram State Technical College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$6,084
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,336. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What J F Ingram State Technical College is known for
Top program completions
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician338
- Welding Technology/Welder278
- Electrician277
- Carpentry/Carpenter264
- Barbering/Barber165
See earnings & programs for more.
Is J F Ingram State Technical College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
J F Ingram State Technical College is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for J F Ingram State Technical College.
Campus
Location
Deatsville, AL
City / state
- ZIP
- 36022
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Size
Enrollment
960
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,643
- Full-time share
- 76%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 0.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for J F Ingram State Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at J F Ingram State Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for J F Ingram State Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,608 | $4,608 | — |
| 2014 | $4,752 | $4,752 | — |
| 2015 | $4,824 | $4,824 | — |
| 2016 | $4,896 | $4,896 | — |
| 2017 | $4,968 | $4,968 | $2,659 |
| 2018 | $5,328 | $5,328 | $3,345 |
| 2019 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $3,008 |
| 2020 | $5,472 | $5,472 | $2,902 |
| 2021 | $5,472 | $5,472 | $4,430 |
| 2022 | $4,860 | $4,860 | $4,471 |
| 2023 | $6,084 | $6,084 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
J F Ingram State Technical College reported total enrollment of about 960 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 90% male and 10% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (52.8%), White (43.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Roughly 49.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at J F Ingram State Technical College in 2024 is 960 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,643 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
14.61% 100% Completion Time
21.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.61% of students graduating from J F Ingram State Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 81% male / 19% female
- Electrician: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do J F Ingram State Technical College graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for J F Ingram State Technical College from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for J F Ingram State Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (20 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at J F Ingram State Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for J F Ingram State Technical College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for J F Ingram State Technical College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,739
- Alabama median 1.5× the median ($7,192)
- Southeast median 1.6× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.5× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
J F Ingram State Technical College at a glance
J F Ingram State Technical College
J F Ingram State Technical College is a public institution in Deatsville, AL.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianWelding Technology/WelderElectrician
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American52.8%White or Caucasian43.1%Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Schools near J F Ingram State Technical College
Other campuses in Deatsville, AL when available, plus nearby institutions in Alabama.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Alabama, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is J F Ingram State Technical College located?
J F Ingram State Technical College is located in Deatsville, AL.
What is J F Ingram State Technical College's tuition?
J F Ingram State Technical College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,084 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does J F Ingram State Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,084 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at J F Ingram State Technical College?
J F Ingram State Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,643 students, Black or African American (52.8%), White (43.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend J F Ingram State Technical College?
About 49.2% of students at J F Ingram State Technical College are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at J F Ingram State Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is J F Ingram State Technical College public or private?
J F Ingram State Technical College is a public institution located in Deatsville, AL.
Is J F Ingram State Technical College an HBCU?
No. J F Ingram State Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is J F Ingram State Technical College a tribal college?
No. J F Ingram State Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is J F Ingram State Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, J F Ingram State Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.6%).
Is J F Ingram State Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for J F Ingram State Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.