Is Drexel University worth it?
Drexel University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (large city). It awarded 6,433 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, computer science and medicine.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$71,209
Median earnings 4 years after
$91,041
Median earnings 10 years after
$84,648
Average net price
$38,509
Completion rate
78%
Completions (2024)
6,433
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
13,233
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $85,441 | $100,646 | 821 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $117,291 | $126,827 | 575 |
| Medicine | First professional | $68,085 | $95,437 | 443 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $74,267 | $93,638 | 281 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $70,069 | $100,317 | 248 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $38,154 | $66,294 | 245 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $72,174 | $92,778 | 237 |
| Law | First professional | $60,051 | $95,933 | 204 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $112,692 | $142,843 | 164 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $86,930 | $113,610 | 158 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $57,838 | $89,486 | 155 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | $74,860 | $101,362 | 135 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $88,637 | $98,899 | 127 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $121,966 | $137,232 | 127 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $54,640 | $62,786 | 124 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 381 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 285 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 254 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 156 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 153 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 136 |
| Accounting and Finance | Bachelor's | 118 |
| Business Analytics | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Bachelor's | 101 |
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Sources: federal figures for Drexel University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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