by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Drake. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Drake among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #118 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 118 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Iowa | 1 of 9 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 of 72 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at Drake, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 18 |
The communication & journalism field at Drake includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 38 |
| Communication, General | 21 |
| Journalism | 18 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Drake University awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Drake is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Drake report a median salary of $54,933 a year. This is lower than $72,425, the median for all majors at Drake.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Drake, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $22,273, the typical median for all majors at Drake.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,734 | $51,444 |
| Fees | $516 | $516 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Drake are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drake University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Drake. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 18 |
