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Communication & Journalism at Drake University

Communication & Journalism at Drake University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Drake University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Drake University is in Des Moines, IA.

Online & Distance Learning at Drake University

Distance learning is available at Drake University. Of 4,345 students, 546 (13%) studied exclusively online and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Drake University

Rankings can help you compare Drake University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 73
Best Value Iowa #9 of 9
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #70 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #102 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #806 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Drake University

Graduates of Drake University’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at Drake University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,876
2 years $40,163
3 years $49,570
4 years $54,933
5 years $68,580

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Drake University report median earnings of $54,933, compared with $72,425 for all Drake University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Drake University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Drake University is $23,250.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Drake University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Fundraisers $118,069
Compliance Managers $117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762

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