by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Drake. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Drake highly for journalism, placing at #64 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 64 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Iowa | 3 of 3 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in journalism at Drake, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Drake University handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Drake ranks competitively among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Drake earn a median of $48,432 a year. This is below $72,425, the median for all majors at Drake.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,734 | $51,444 |
| Fees | $516 | $516 |
Learn more about Drake tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 33% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Drake were White. Approximately 67% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |