Drexel University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Drexel University at a glance

• 13,233

  students enrolled

• 6,916

  degrees and certificates a year

• 78%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $38,509

  average net price a year

  Tuition $58,293

• $69,063

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $84,648

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Drexel University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Philadelphia County, where the college is.

• 1,502

  open professional jobs

• 115

  entry level

  13 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  116 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Philadelphia County

  2026-09 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier

• $60,698

  median household income

  Philadelphia County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, engineering, business & management, which lead to clinical (59 open), engineering (162 open), operations (176 open), finance (160 open), sales (257 open), marketing (46 open).

Hiring most: GSK (40), Chubb (34), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (33), Publicis Groupe (25), Esri (24), BDO USA (22), Veeva Systems (20), Xfinity (20).

What they hire for: Sales (257), Operations (176), Engineering (162), Finance (160), Legal (89), Data & Analytics (77). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Philadelphia County Workforce Investment Board dba Philadelphia Works, Inc..

• PA CareerLink - Suburban StationPhiladelphia · 215-557-2592 · M-F 8am-4:30pm
• PA CareerLink - West PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia · 215-473-3630 · Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• PA CareerLink Philadelphia NorthwestPhiladelphia · 215-978-6503 · Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Drexel University?

Drexel University enrolls about 13,233 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awards about 6,916 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Drexel University?

78% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Drexel University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $69,063 six years after entry and $84,648 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Drexel University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Drexel University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Drexel University?

1,502 open professional jobs are listed in Philadelphia County, 115 of them entry level and 13 saying no experience is needed. GSK has the most openings.