Journalism at Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$48,432
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$48,432
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$61,213
All programs at Drake University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
31
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$48,432
Median Earnings
Journalism at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | $71,492 | — |
| George Washington University | $66,907 | $25,000 |
| San Jose State University | $65,175 | — |
| Northwestern University | $63,740 | $14,834 |
| Syracuse University | $62,752 | $27,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $62,737 | $15,250 |
| Chapman University | $60,210 | $22,290 |
| University of Southern California | $59,071 | $15,000 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $58,676 | $13,654 |
| Boston University | $58,645 | $24,500 |
Other Programs at Drake University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $131,555 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $102,913 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,111 | $23,979 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $88,385 | $23,522 |
| Mathematics | $85,889 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,311 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,569 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $77,918 | $19,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,593 | $20,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,716 | $17,053 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.