by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Drake ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Drake was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Drake University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Drake University.
The writing program at Drake awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Drake are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 14 |
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