Mathematics & Statistics at Drake University
If you are interested in studying Mathematics & Statistics, you may want to check out the program at Drake University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Drake University sits in Des Moines, IA.
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Studying Online at Drake University
Many students take online classes at Drake University. Of 4,345 students, 546 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Drake University
Students who complete Drake University’s Mathematics & Statistics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $65,238 |
| 3 years | $80,038 |
| 4 years | $85,889 |
| 5 years | $91,704 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Drake University report median earnings of $85,889, compared with $72,425 for all Drake University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Those who complete Mathematics & Statistics program at Drake University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mathematics & Statistics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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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