Journalism at Drake University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Drake University graduates in journalism earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Drake University Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 25 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $63,358 | $57,652 | #66 | $35,668 |
| 26 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $63,337 | $55,775 | #84 | $39,703 |
| 27 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $63,322 | $65,890 | #19 | $38,700 |
| 28 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $62,969 | $66,236 | #17 | $41,913 |
| 29 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $62,743 | $57,710 | #65 | $36,767 |
| 30 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $62,670 | $55,005 | #88 | $32,523 |
| 31 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $62,670 | $55,005 | #89 | $32,523 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drake University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,913 one year after graduating and $62,969 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drake University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Drake University ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Drake University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.