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Political science & IR at Drake University

Drake University graduates about 35 political science & international relations majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 229th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a solid program at 62 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 66 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 63% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $59,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.92×).

62/100Solid#229 of 687 for political science & international relations →
Graduates a year355% of the class
Courses in the catalog66more than 63% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$59,0000.92× the same major nationally
Admit rate64%whole school
SAT middle 50%1110–1340whole school

Around Drake University

Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley at the CNN Republican Presid
Nikki Haley (53459239092)Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Attending a Drake University basketball game to shoot a half-time presentation f
Tucker DeVriesPhoto: Phil Roeder · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
U.S. Senator Rand Paul speaking with supporters at a stop on his "The Iowa 10,00
Rand Paul (24335240609)Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
John P. Simmons House
The John P. Simmons HousePhoto: Jim Roberts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Where political science & international relations happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: American Republic Student Health Center, Neal and Bea Smith Law Center, 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 political science & international relations ranking

  1. Southwestern University 63
  2. Illinois Wesleyan University 63
  3. Wayne State University 62
  4. Washington State University 62
  5. Drexel University 62
  6. Agnes Scott College 62
  7. St. Mary's College of Maryland 62
  8. Quinnipiac University 61

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Drake University with every school we score in political science & international relations. 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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