by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Drake ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Drake is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #64 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 64 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drake University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Drake. This makes it the #388 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Drake is $65,922. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Drake was $1,325 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,466 | $49,466 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,178 | $4,178 |
Learn more about Drake tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Drake accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Drake Online Learning page.
Of the 13 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Drake, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Drake are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% 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 master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Drake University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 97 |
| Marketing | 60 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 41 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 31 |
| International Business | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.