by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Drake stacks up against peers offering journalism.
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Drake is a solid choice among schools offering journalism. More specifically it was ranked #56 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the most recent reporting year, Drake University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the journalism majors at Drake University.