Accreditation

Drake State is a member of the Alabama Community College System.

The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Contact the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 or 404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org.

The Practical Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 or 404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org.

The College’s Automotive Technology program is recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation formerly NATEF, and is an ASE Master Certified Program.

Drake State’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program is nationally accredited through HVAC Excellence.
The Machine Tool program is accredited through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).