Drake University: Journalism Ranking 2024

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in the USADrake University is a small not-for-profit college offering a number of disciplines along with journalism programs and located in Des Moines, Iowa. This school is operating since 1881 and is presently offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 5 journalism programs.

Drake University is extremely expensive: tuition cost is about $51,000 a year. If you seek a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Iowa listing.

Recent data analysis showed that Drake University area is dangerous; the college is reported to have a very bad rating for campus crime.

Based on 66 evaluation metrics, Drake University journalism program ranks in Top 100 Journalism Schools in the United States and The Best Journalism School in Iowa. Major competing journalism schools for this college are University of Wisconsin Madison and University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. See the details about all twelve competing journalism schools and offered journalism majors below.

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School ranking:

Best Journalism School in Iowa
#7 Journalism School in the Midwest
#54 Journalism School in USA

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State Ranking

Best Broadcast & Telecommunications Program in Iowa
Best Public Relations Program in Iowa
Best Communication Technologies Program in Iowa
Best Communication & Media Program in Iowa
Best General Journalism Program in Iowa

Regional Ranking

Second Best Broadcast & Telecommunications Program in the Midwest
Second Best Communication Technologies Program in the Midwest
Third Best Public Relations Program in the Midwest
#4 General Journalism Program in the Midwest
#6 Communication & Media Program in the Midwest

National Ranking

#27 Communication Technologies Program in USA
#28 Public Relations Program in USA
#34 General Journalism Program in USA
#36 Broadcast & Telecommunications Program in USA
#39 Communication & Media Program in USA

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You could be interested in alternative options to get accepted at Drake University:

Art Programs - ranked top 15% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 25% in USA
History Programs - ranked top 10% in USA
Literature Programs - ranked top 10% in USA

Also, see how Drake University has been ranked among graduate schools in Iowa.