Is Drake University worth it?
Drake University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Des Moines, Iowa (midsize city). It awarded 1,364 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in educational leadership and administration, business administration and management and law.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,837
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,232
Median earnings 10 years after
$71,901
Average net price
$29,127
Completion rate
74%
Completions (2024)
1,364
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
2,543
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $64,311 | $68,233 | 125 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $67,297 | $83,764 | 62 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $51,327 | $56,615 | 59 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | $68,869 | $57,322 | 53 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $80,044 | $97,132 | 49 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $51,968 | $71,246 | 48 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $58,730 | $62,724 | 44 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $62,049 | $88,637 | 36 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $44,492 | $63,302 | 35 |
| Law | First professional | $72,226 | $87,375 | 35 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $69,835 | $90,639 | 30 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $91,098 | $137,890 | 29 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,630 | $49,289 | 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,806 | $73,523 | 24 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | $56,361 | N/A | 22 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 99 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 89 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 75 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 69 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 50 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral research | 48 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
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Sources: federal figures for Drake University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
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