by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Drake ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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Drake was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Drake University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Drake go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,814 a year. This is higher than $31,781, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Drake University.
The journalism program at Drake awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drake University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 55 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 41 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
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