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 economics.
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The bachelor's program at Drake was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 189 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drake University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 8 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Drake, about 50% were men and 50% were 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Drake does not offer an online option for its economics 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 economics majors at Drake University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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