by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Drake. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Drake highly for social sciences, ranked #346 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 346 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Iowa | 6 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 23 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Drake, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
The social sciences area of study at Drake includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 12 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Drake University awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Drake ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 314 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Drake, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,138 in student loans. This is below $22,273, the typical 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Drake are White. About 68% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |