Drexel University Graduate School

Drexel University (referred to as Drexel) is a Private, 4 years school located in Philadelphia, PA.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Drexel is $37,074 in average. The school has 8,323 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 22,344 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Drexel University (referred to as Drexel) is a Private, 4 years school located in Philadelphia, PA.
The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1927 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Drexel Directory Information
School NameDrexel University (Drexel)
Address3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone215-895-2000
Webhttps://www.drexel.edu
Online Applicationhttps://drexel.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Infohttps://drexel.edu/drexelcentral/finaid/overview
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Drexel is $37,074 in average. The school has 8,323 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 22,344 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 413 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 77 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$37,074
Student Population8,323
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs413 graduate programs
(77 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Drexel is $37,074 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,342.
Drexel offers the alternative tuition plans.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Tuition$36,234
Required Fees$840
Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition$1,342
Drexel offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)77 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Drexel University is $37,074. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$34,155$840
2019-2020$35,181$840
2020-2021$36,234$840
2021-2022$36,234$840
2022-2023$36,234$840
2023-2024$36,234$840
The graduate school tuition & fees of Drexel is expensive compared to private graduate schools in Pennsylvania. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the Pennsylvania graduate tuition is $25,701 (public) / $21,200 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Drexel University$37,074
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Pennsylvania Graduate Schools$19,680$22,078
Public$18,549$25,701
Private$21,200
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $19,050 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Drexel.
On-campus living costs are increased by 3.08% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $19,374. Off-campus living costs are increased by 1.30% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$14,079$1,200$14,079$1,200
2019-2020$14,241$1,200$14,241$1,200
2020-2021$16,008$1,200$17,262$1,200
2021-2022$16,488$1,200$17,442$1,200
2022-2023$16,980$1,500$17,625$1,500
2023-2024$17,550$1,500$17,874$1,500
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,342 at Drexel University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,265
2019-2020$1,303
2020-2021$1,342
2021-2022$1,342
2022-2023$1,342
2023-2024$1,342
The law school tuition at Drexel University is $51,120 for academic year 2022-2023. For medical school, the average tuition & fees is $64,591.
The following table shows the tuition & fees for law school and medical school at Drexel.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Drexel University
TuitionFees
Medicine$62,564$2,027
Law$50,700$420

Graduate Programs at Drexel

Drexel University offers 274 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 3,209 students have completed their study at Drexel University.
Offered Degrees at Drexel University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree135272,194
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship462249
Doctor's degree - other71480
Post Bachelor's Degree7342256
Post Master's Degree13230
Total274743,209
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Drexel University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the International Public Health/International Health program with 30 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program with 284 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 245 completers.
Drexel University offers 274 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 3,209 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 2,194 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 480 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 256 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 30 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 19 completers-
Animal Sciences (other)--
Food Science4-
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine15-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 6 completers-
Environmental Science6-
Natural Resources Management and Policy--
Architecture [+] 2 completers-
Interior Architecture2-
Communication and Journalism [+] 38 completers-
Mass Communication/Media Studies1-
Radio and Television17-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication20-
Publishing--
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)-$44,800
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 146 completers-
Information Science/Studies71$80,800
Computer Science44$86,400
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design6-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance25-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] --
Culinary Science/Culinology--
Education [+] (7 completers) 116 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration4$50,300
Administration of Special Education--
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration13-
Educational/Instructional Technology1-
Special Education and Teaching14-
Mathematics Teacher Education6-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2-
Technical Teacher Education3-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)63-
Education (other)10-
Engineering [+] 211 completers-
Architectural Engineering1-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering59$64,700
Chemical Engineering20-
Civil Engineering15$67,800
Computer Engineering12-
Computer Software Engineering10-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering21$91,600
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering10-
Materials Engineering11-
Mechanical Engineering31$80,600
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering--
Systems Engineering13-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering8-
Engineering Technology [+] 30 completers-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician15-
Engineering/Industrial Management15$97,200
Legal Studies [+] (1 completers) 57 completers-
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence57-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)--
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 26 completers-
Creative Writing26-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (1 completers) 4 completers-
General Studies4-
Library Science [+] 57 completers$39,000
Library and Information Science57$39,000
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 235 completers$35,400
Biology/Biological Sciences2$35,400
Biomedical Sciences20-
Biochemistry--
Molecular Biology9-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology14-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)--
Immunology--
Microbiology and Immunology23-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)--
Oncology and Cancer Biology2-
Pharmacology21-
Molecular Pharmacology--
Biostatistics9-
Biotechnology--
Epidemiology53-
Neuroscience3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)79-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 5 completers-
Mathematics5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 16 completers-
Museology/Museum Studies--
Science, Technology and Society--
Nutrition Sciences1$20,500
Human Computer Interaction15-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)--
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 11 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management11-
Physical Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Chemistry4-
Physics10-
Physics (other)--
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1-
Psychology [+] 71 completers-
Psychology--
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)20-
Applied Behavior Analysis51-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 completers-
Homeland Security--
Criminalistics and Criminal Science--
Forensic Science and Technology4-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 11 completers-
Public Policy Analysis4-
Health Policy Analysis2-
Public Policy Analysis (other)5-
Social Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics14-
Urban Studies/Affairs1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 38 completers-
Fashion/Apparel Design3-
Interior Design--
Design and Applied Arts (other)6-
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management-$38,700
Fine and Studio Arts Management29-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (8 completers) 729 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management63$62,000
Clinical Research Coordinator48-
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant13-
Physician Assistant72-
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist1-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)50-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)3-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling9$40,900
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling3-
Pharmaceutical Sciences1-
Public Health59$50,900
Environmental Health3-
International Public Health/International Health21-
Art Therapy/Therapist15$39,900
Dance Therapy/Therapist13-
Music Therapy/Therapist11-
Rehabilitation Science1-
Medical Informatics8-
Dietetics/Dietitian13-
Holistic Health8-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse284$97,400
Nurse Anesthetist30-
Business [+] 326 completers-
Business/Commerce213$93,900
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3-
Project Management11-
Retail Management11-
Organizational Leadership--
Accounting--
Accounting and Finance--
Accounting and Business/Management1-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies5-
Finance--
Hospitality Administration/Management--
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management--
Human Resources Development4-
Management Science4-
Business Statistics--
Actuarial Science41-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)5-
Marketing/Marketing Management11-
Real Estate--
Construction Management17-
Total2,194
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 6 completers-
Environmental Science6-
Communication and Journalism [+] 4 completers-
Mass Communication/Media Studies4-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 12 completers-
Information Science/Studies7-
Computer Science5-
Education [+] 73 completers-
Education1-
Educational Leadership and Administration71$86,300
Education (other)1-
Engineering [+] 56 completers-
Architectural Engineering3-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering5-
Chemical Engineering13-
Civil Engineering2-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering12-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering3-
Materials Engineering7-
Mechanical Engineering11-
Legal Studies [+] --
Health Law--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 37 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences11-
Biomedical Sciences3-
Biochemistry--
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology5-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)--
Microbiology and Immunology7-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)--
Pathology/Experimental Pathology--
Molecular Pharmacology--
Epidemiology3-
Neuroscience8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3 completers-
Mathematics3-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Nutrition Sciences1-
Physical Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Chemistry1-
Physics6-
Physics (other)--
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
Psychology--
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)8-
Clinical Psychology--
Human Services [+] 1 completers-
Health Policy Analysis1-
Social Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 21 completers-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)10-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling--
Pharmaceutical Sciences3-
Public Health3-
Physical Therapy/Therapist--
Rehabilitation Science1-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)3-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1-
Business [+] 17 completers-
Business/Commerce17-
Total249
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 159 completers-
Law159-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 321 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1-
Medicine245-
Public Health2-
Physical Therapy/Therapist62-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse--
Nursing Practice11-
Total480
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (3 completers) 23 completers-
Information Science/Studies5-
Computer Science17-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1-
Education [+] (6 completers) 27 completers-
Education1-
Administration of Special Education7-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration3-
Educational/Instructional Technology3-
Mathematics Teacher Education--
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)7-
Education (other)6-
Engineering [+] (2 completers) 35 completers-
Computer Software Engineering28-
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering4-
Systems Engineering3-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management6-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] (2 completers) 12 completers-
Pharmacology5-
Epidemiology7-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 9 completers-
Human Computer Interaction8-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management2-
Psychology [+] --
Applied Behavior Analysis--
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] --
Homeland Security--
Forensic Science and Technology--
Human Services [+] --
Health Policy Analysis--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (7 completers) 65 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management--
Clinical Research Coordinator10-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)--
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)11-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling2-
Public Health6-
International Public Health/International Health30-
Physical Therapy/Therapist--
Medical Informatics3-
Holistic Health1-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse2-
Business [+] 16 completers-
Project Management2-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies4-
Actuarial Science7-
Real Estate2-
Construction Management1-
Total256
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] --
Information Science/Studies--
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance--
Library Science [+] --
Library and Information Science--
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 29 completers-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling--
Music Therapy/Therapist--
Medical Informatics--
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse26-
Nurse Anesthetist3-
Business [+] --
Business/Commerce--
Total30

Graduate Student Population at Drexel

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 8,323 students enrolled into Drexel University graduate schools where it has total 22,344 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 4,393 full-time and 3,930 part-time graduate students. By gender, 3,010 male and 5,313 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,3233,0105,313
Full-time4,3931,7902,603
Part-tme3,9301,2202,710
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 4,328 White (52.00%), 924 Black/African American (11.10%), 572 Hispanic (6.87%), 954 Asian (11.46%), and 1,545 students with other races. 1,021 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,3233,0105,313
American Indian/Native American202
Asian954377577
Black/African American924241683
Hispanic572179393
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander743
White4,3281,4992,829
Two More30093207
Un-Known21579136
Non-resident Alien1,021538483
Drexel University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 3,504 graduate students (42.10% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,020 graduate students (12.26% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total8,323
Enrolled Online Exclusively3,504
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,020
Not in Online Courses3,799
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Drexel University. 1,884 students are aged 20 to 24 (22.64% of total students), 405 students are aged above 50 (4.87%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Drexel University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,3233,0105,313
Age 20-21492326
Age 22-241,8356451,190
Age 25-293,2571,2232,034
Age 30-341,235469766
Age 35-39755267488
Age 40-49787240547
Age 50-64386138248
Over 6419514

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