Economics at Drake University
If you plan to study Economics, 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 in Des Moines, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 economics graduations were recorded at Drake University.
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Studying Online at Drake University
Distance learning is available at Drake University. Among 4,345 students, 546 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Drake University
Use these rankings to compare Drake University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #192 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 463 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Economics graduates at Drake University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at Drake University are 35% women (6) and 65% men (11).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Drake University
Of the 17 bachelor’s economics graduates at Drake University, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 6% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Drake University
The Economics program at Drake University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 13 |
| Quantitative Economics | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Drake University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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