Music at Drake University
If you are interested in studying Music, you may want to check out the program at Drake University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Drake University is in Des Moines, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 music degrees were awarded at Drake University.
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Online Class Availability at Drake University
Many students take online classes at Drake University. Of 4,345 students, 546 (13%) studied exclusively online and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Drake University
These rankings give you a sense of how Drake University’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 28 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #27 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #360 of 421 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Music graduates at Drake University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Drake University are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Drake University
Of the 13 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Drake University, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University, below 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 Music Concentrations at Drake University
The Music program at Drake University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 5 |
| Music Performance | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates
Those who complete Music program at Drake University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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.
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