Education at Drake University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Drake University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Drake University sits in Des Moines, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Drake University
Distance learning is available at Drake University. Among 4,345 students, 546 (13%) studied exclusively online and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Drake University
These rankings give you a sense of how Drake University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 178 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #34 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #172 of 174 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1457 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 178 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #34 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #172 of 174 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1457 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Drake University
Those who finish Drake University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,197 |
| 2 years | $59,450 |
| 3 years | $63,852 |
| 4 years | $71,446 |
| 5 years | $63,159 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Drake University report median earnings of $71,446, compared with $72,425 for all Drake University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Drake University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Drake University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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