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Law at Drake University

Law at Drake University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, consider the program at Drake University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Drake University sits in Des Moines, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 law degrees were granted at Drake University.

Online Class Availability at Drake University

Distance learning is available at Drake University. Among 4,345 students, 546 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Law Rankings at Drake University

These rankings give you a sense of how Drake University’s Law program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 2
Best Value Iowa #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #9 of 14
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #12 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #122 of 184
Best Value Nationwide #129 of 176

Earnings for Law Graduates from Drake University

Those who finish Drake University’s Law program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law at Drake University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $61,460
2 years $57,318
3 years $65,013
4 years $71,685
5 years $81,991

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Law graduates from Drake University take home a median $71,685, compared with $72,425 for all Drake University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Law earnings compared with all majors at Drake University

More Specific Law Concentrations at Drake University

This Law program at Drake University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Law 99

Highest-Paying Careers for Law Graduates

Graduates of the Law program at Drake University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Law majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $137,571
Judicial Law Clerks $132,226
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $93,794
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $91,726
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $84,793
Lawyers $73,181

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