English at Drake University
If you are interested in studying English, take a look at what Drake University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 english degrees were awarded at Drake University.
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Studying Online at Drake University
Many students take online classes at Drake University. Among 4,345 students, 546 (13%) studied exclusively online and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of English graduates at Drake University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, English graduates at Drake University are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).
English Bachelor’s Program at Drake University
Of the 13 bachelor’s english graduates at Drake University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Graduates
Graduates of the English program at Drake University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for English graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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