Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 2,543 undergraduates
All 35 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 44 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,824 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,275 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,171 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,408 |
| $110k and up | $33,126 |
| All families (average) | $29,127 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $87,375 | +$50,245 | clears the bar | $83,526 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $137,890 | +$100,760 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $140,314 | +$103,184 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $68,233 | +$31,103 | clears the bar | $23,522 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,246 | +$34,116 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,706 | +$10,576 | clears the bar | $20,248 | 1.9 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $63,302 | +$26,172 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $56,615 | +$19,485 | clears the bar | $30,966 | 1.6 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $62,724 | +$25,594 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $97,132 | +$60,002 | clears the bar | $23,979 | 0.4 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $83,764 | +$46,634 | clears the bar | $20,075 | 0.4 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional Degree | $57,322 | +$20,192 | clears the bar | $196,378 | 9.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's Degree | $56,361 | +$19,231 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $90,639 | +$53,509 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $59,658 | +$22,528 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 35 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 74% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.