Finance at Drake University
If you plan to study Finance, consider the program at Drake University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 finance degrees were awarded at Drake University.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Finance Rankings at Drake University
Use these rankings to compare Drake University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 53 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #456 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Finance graduates at Drake University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Finance graduates at Drake University are 16% women (5) and 84% men (27).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Drake University
Among the 32 bachelor’s finance graduates at Drake University, 16% were women (5) and 84% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 22% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Those who complete Finance program at Drake University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.