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Drexel University

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Drexel University's main campus is located in the University City section of Philadelphia, placing students in an urban environment close to the city's cultural and professional resources. The student body is known for its career focus, driven by the university's emphasis on experiential learning. Drexel is particularly distinctive for its cooperative education program, which integrates paid work experience directly into the curriculum. This allows students to gain practical skills and professional connections alongside their academic studies.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$58,018/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

50/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$60,663/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 25% of students receive Pell Grants and 49% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$27,737	$110,948	5.2x
$30K – $48K	$29,749	$118,996	4.9x
$48K – $75K	$35,842	$143,368	4.0x
$75K – $110K	$39,204	$156,816	3.7x
$110K+	$47,490	$189,960	3.1x
Sticker price (no aid)	$60,663	$242,652	2.4x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Drexel University

45 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	76	$86,930/yr	Very High	3.8x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	74	$89,418/yr	Very High	3.9x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	74	$85,441/yr	High	2.9x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	73	$74,357/yr	Very High	3.0x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	71	$78,755/yr	Very High	3.4x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	70	$78,089/yr	Very High	2.8x
Construction Management Compare across schools	69	$78,030/yr	High	3.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	69	$70,069/yr	Very High	2.7x
Economics Compare across schools	67	$70,967/yr	Very High	3.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools	63	$61,478/yr	High	2.4x
Electrical Compare across schools	62	$81,904/yr	Very High	3.4x
International Business Compare across schools	62	$54,235/yr	Very High	2.9x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	61	$77,528/yr	High	3.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	60	$74,267/yr	Very High	3.1x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	60	$50,030/yr	High	2.6x
Mathematics Compare across schools	59	$70,313/yr	Very High	2.7x
Materials Engineering Compare across schools	58	$78,623/yr	High	3.1x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	58	$74,860/yr	High	3.3x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	58	$72,332/yr	Very High	2.9x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	58	$72,087/yr	High	2.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	57	$57,838/yr	Very High	2.4x
Architectural Engineering Compare across schools	56	$76,272/yr	High	2.8x
Chemistry Compare across schools	56	$49,215/yr	High	2.6x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	51	$54,322/yr	High	1.4x
Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools	50	$66,431/yr	High	2.7x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	49	$64,712/yr	Very High	2.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	49	$50,312/yr	High	0.9x
Architecture Compare across schools	46	$57,730/yr	High	2.1x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools	40	$41,891/yr	Moderate	1.4x
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies Compare across schools	39	$59,077/yr	High	1.4x
Public Health Compare across schools	39	$39,072/yr	High	0.6x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	38	$62,470/yr	Low	1.8x
Biology, General Compare across schools	38	$37,699/yr	High	2.1x
Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools	37	$51,248/yr	High	1.1x
Criminology Compare across schools	36	$40,229/yr	High	0.7x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	36	$39,866/yr	High	1.6x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	36	$37,125/yr	High	0.5x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	35	$40,189/yr	Moderate	2.2x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	34	$38,154/yr	High	1.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	32	$27,376/yr	Moderate	2.1x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	23	$30,835/yr	High	1.7x
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Compare across schools	23	$24,205/yr	High	1.1x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools	22	$31,790/yr	High	0.3x
English Language and Literature/Letters Compare across schools	21	$33,300/yr	Very High	0.4x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	20	$19,758/yr	High	-0.2x

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