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English & writing at Drake University

Drake University graduates about 15 English & writing majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 218th of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a solid program at 62 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 87 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 59% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $52,000 four years out, 1.08× what the same major pays nationally.

62/100Solid#218 of 697 for English & writing →
Graduates a year152% of the class
Courses in the catalog87more than 59% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$52,0001.08× the same major nationally
Admit rate64%whole school
SAT middle 50%1110–1340whole school

Around Drake University

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Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Cowles Library, Opperman Hall and Law Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 26 · Dorm 17 · Athletics 9 · Student housing 7 · Library 4 · Offices 3.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. University of Alabama in Huntsville 62
  2. Stetson University 62
  3. Muhlenberg College 62
  4. Rutgers University–Newark 62
  5. Utah State University 61
  6. James Madison University 61
  7. University of Kentucky 61
  8. Pace University 61

Other strong majors at Drake University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Drake University with every school we score in English & writing. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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