Mathematics at Drake University
If you are interested in studying Mathematics, you may want to check out the program at Drake University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Drake University sits in Des Moines, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 mathematics degrees were granted 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.
Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Drake University
Those who finish Drake University’s Mathematics program report the following median earnings (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 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mathematics 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mathematics graduates at Drake University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mathematics graduates at Drake University are 41% women (9) and 59% men (13).
Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Drake University
Among the 22 bachelor’s mathematics graduates at Drake University, 41% were women (9) and 59% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 18% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Drake University
The Mathematics program at Drake University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates
Those who complete Mathematics program at Drake University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mathematics majors, 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 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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.