Marketing at Drake University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Drake University graduates in marketing earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drake University Compares for Marketing
All 516 colleges reporting marketing 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 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $112,596 | $106,715 | #4 | $64,256 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $112,211 | $114,120 | #1 | $82,553 |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $106,353 | $93,655 | #14 | $66,227 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $105,944 | $92,834 | #16 | $74,819 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $104,723 | $95,291 | #13 | $58,493 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $102,222 | $103,961 | #5 | $69,633 |
| 7 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $100,489 | $107,745 | #3 | $70,819 |
| 8 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $98,503 | $114,025 | #2 | $61,413 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $98,320 | $99,992 | #8 | $55,236 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $97,148 | $98,771 | #9 | $68,497 |
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| 168 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $71,399 | $70,149 | #211 | — |
| 169 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $71,371 | $75,252 | #121 | $53,081 |
| 170 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $71,293 | $70,045 | #214 | $42,782 |
| 171 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $71,246 | $74,942 | #126 | $51,968 |
| 172 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $71,199 | $66,585 | #282 | $55,814 |
| 173 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $71,123 | $69,878 | #217 | $45,464 |
| 174 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $71,027 | $73,586 | #151 | $47,815 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drake University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,968 one year after graduating and $71,246 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drake University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Drake University ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Drake University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.