Drexel University
Drexel University Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Drexel University.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Drexel University.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (English Language Center Intensive English Program/ International Gateway Program)
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 8 Reviews-
Alumni
Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling, Class of 2015workshops, clinical field experience, outside supervision
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Alumni
Civil Engineering, Class of 2015My school requires 3 six month internships or "co-ops" as part of a five year program. Nothing prepares you better then working in real jobs.
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Alumni
Civil Engineering , Class of 2003Six month co-op three times throughout the five year program. Fantastic professors. Concentration is your desired area in the fifth year. State of the art technology in every lab. Plenty of opportunities to get help if needed and to work with the TAs and professors. Regular scheduled mixers and networking events. All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
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Alumni
BS. in Electrical Engineering, Class of 2002Co-op program. 6 month in work 6 months in the class
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Alumni
BSME, Class of 1979I was taught critical thinking
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Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 2000I completed 3 different six month co-op assignments at a large pharma company.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Class of 1997Hands on labs, working instructors and a cooperative education program to build resume and experience.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 8 Reviews-
Alumni
Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling, Class of 2015in my department the students were driven, creative, empathic and compassionate people surrounded by professors who were the same
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Alumni
Civil Engineering, Class of 2015Drexel is not a traditional college campus. In many ways the physical campus is integrated so seamlessly with the city of Philadelphia that you don't actually have that "campus" feeling. Most students like to work hard and play hard. Everyone is very career and goal oriented. The party scene is pretty limited if you're not in Greek life, but everyone takes advantage of Philly's endless supply of bars when they want to cut loose. There is practically no school spirit. The student body feels very diverse.
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Alumni
Civil Engineering , Class of 2003Very diverse. Positive atmosphere. Well structured. Different from many others, especially state schools.
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Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 2000Very diverse student body. Very varied curricula.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Class of 1997Very eclectic. A mixed background and culture.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 8 Reviews-
Alumni
Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling, Class of 2015this was graduate school and I lived off campus and rarely used any facilities outside of the library (which was decent) and the classrooms, which were fine
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Alumni
Civil Engineering, Class of 2015The dorms are acceptable but not great. We have one dining hall and it's awful. The quality of labs, classroom and work space varies drastically from building to building. In recent years they've done a better job at creating on campus lounges/areas to sit and do homework, but finding a place to relax between classes can still be tough. The library is awful and gross. The recreation center, especially the climbing wall, is really awesome.
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Alumni
CS, Class of 2009computer labs, dorms, classrooms, dining halls
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Alumni
Civil Engineering , Class of 2003All recently updated. Great facilities for the urban developed area. Strong technology. Freshman classrooms have a lot of people but after that it's a much smaller ratio of students.
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Alumni
BSME, Class of 1979Much improved since I graduated
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Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 2000All facilities are state of the art. Labs and classrooms are very up to date. Dorms are updated. Cafeteria was always great.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Class of 1997Mostly up to date, some buildings and equipment are older than others, or were at the time.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 8 Reviews-
Alumni
Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling, Class of 2015unsure- I was pretty isolated in my department and from the undergraduates
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Alumni
Civil Engineering, Class of 2015I was in Greek life so I saw a lot of participation in that. Every year we have multiple concerts that are free for students and tend to be really fun. There's always a big event going on (blood drive, relay for life, talent show, etc)
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Alumni
Civil Engineering , Class of 2003No football team so basketball is the main sport. There are several Greek organizations. The is a nice theater for the arts. Also many student professional organizations for interaction with the professional world. The international community is a great asset to the university.
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Alumni
BSME, Class of 1979Building a cement canoe contest
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Class of 1997I didn't get involved in much outside the classroom.
Questions & Answers
“ What is Drexel University known for? ”
1 Answer-
Gain real work experience while earning your degree as a Drexel Dragon. Originally founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, Drexel University is an urban school in Philadelphia that puts the practical arts and sciences at the forefront of education. Fittingly, the school is known for creating paid work experience opportunities for students throughout Philly, the fifth-largest city in America, and for taking advantage of everything the city has to offer, making sure students do too. Drexel has a long list of courses that require field trips, or working with community members, or visiting local historic or cultural attractions (like the Academy of Natural Sciences). Plus, no other college in Philly has a co-op program like Drexel. The Drexel student’s life is the city life. The school sits only a few blocks away from Philly’s extensive transportation system, and the whole neighborhood is a hub for college students. Popular among business, engineering, and art students, Drexel has about 16,000 undergrads (~25,000 students total), around 74 percent of whom live off campus.
“ How will Drexel University prepare me for a career? ”
1 Answer-
While Drexel isn’t the most affordable college around, you get what you pay for. For many students, co-op education is the reason to invest in a degree from Drexel. Most undergraduate students spend half of their college time doing traditional classroom activities, and the other half working in their fields. On average, these students can make more than $16,000 for a single 6-month co-op experience. Each student can complete up to three co-ops total. In addition to organizing co-op, Drexel provides career counseling, career skills workshops, and on-campus interview opportunities for students in their final year. And according to PayScale.com, Drexel graduates make an average salary of $54,800 in their early careers.
“ Does Drexel University offer military perks? ”
1 Answer-
Drexel gets all the military-friendly school awards. It's been named a top military-friendly university by GI Jobs for the past six years in a row, and also made the U.S. News and World Report's list of the Top Military Friendly Colleges in both 2014 and 2015. These honors are well-deserved. Drexel’s Office of Veteran Student Services is just outstanding. More than an office, it’s a campus-wide initiative wholly devoted to making student life easier for vets. In addition to managing comprehensive financial assistance, the office plans a special Veterans’ Orientation, veterans’ networking events, philanthropic events to support military families, and campus-wide celebrations for military holidays, such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day.