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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The bachelor's program at Drake was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drake University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 39 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 $41,913 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Drake paid an average of $1,325 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
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Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Drake in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Drake does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Drake Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Drake University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 47 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 38 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
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