Legal Studies at Drake University
If you are interested in studying Legal Studies, you may want to check out the program at Drake University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Drake University is in Des Moines, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 legal studies graduations were recorded at Drake University.
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Online Class Availability at Drake University
Distance learning is available at Drake University. Of 4,345 students, 546 (13%) studied exclusively online and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Legal Studies graduates at Drake University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Legal Studies graduates at Drake University are 89% women (32) and 11% men (4).
Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at Drake University
Among the 35 bachelor’s legal studies degrees awarded at Drake University, 89% were women (31) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University, below the national average of 47%.*
Legal Studies Master’s Program at Drake University
Of the 1 master’s legal studies degrees awarded at Drake University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies master’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Studies Graduates
Students who finish Legal Studies program at Drake University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Legal Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.