Drake University

Visa Rank: 11,335 | LCA for H-1B: 5 | LC for Green Card: 3 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 1 | Denied or withdrawn: 1

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, Drake University filed 1 LCA for H-1B visa, no labor petitions for green cards, and no requests for prevailing wage determination.

Important Update(12/16/2025): We’ve recently added H-1B visa approval and denial history from USCIS(2017–2025) and H-1B visa petition locations to provide a more complete view of employment-based immigration. Previously, our data included only Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For example, in fiscal year 2025, Drake University filed 2 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 2 were approved and 0 were denied.

Number of Employees: 981
Founded: 1881 - Main Office: Des Moines, IA - NAICS Industry: Educational Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Drake University filed 5 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 3 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Drake University was ranked number 11,335 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 1 LC was denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before Drake University can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Drake University. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Drake University submitted 10 LCAs and LCs during fiscal year 2025. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Drake University. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2025 5000
2024 3000
2023 10001
2022 6000
2021 4001
2020 4000
2019 4010
2017 5000

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
20252010
20242000
20232001
20210001
20190003
20171002

H-1B Visa History

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, not the Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Year New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
2025 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2
2024 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 3
2023 6 0 2 0 0 0 8 0 8
2021 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 4
2017 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 5

* Why are the numbers different? LCAs are a prerequisite to filing H-1B visa petitions, but not all certified LCAs lead to actual H-1B filings. Similarly, one LCA can support multiple visa petitions (e.g., for extensions, amendments, or changes in employer). Therefore, visa totals may differ significantly from LCA totals.
Moreover, employers sometimes use different names when submitting LCAs and H-1B visa petitions. This can cause discrepancies in our system. To get a complete and accurate picture, please use the search function to explore both LCA and visa data.
Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year H-1B Salary Green Card Salary Prevailing Wage
2025 $78,043 $62,148 $60,520
2024 $85,793 $79,000 $55,666
2023 $73,411 $106,000 $46,730
2022 $73,584 N/A N/A
2021 $88,200 $118,500 N/A
2020 $84,491 N/A N/A
2019 $74,290 $80,647 N/A
2017 $80,850 $76,217 N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Drake University on labor condition applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification (PERM) for green cards. These are base guaranteed salaries and do not include bonuses, stock options, or other forms of compensation.

If Drake University reported a salary range, we use the midpoint to calculate the average. Salaries submitted in hourly, weekly, or monthly terms are converted to an annualized figure based on a standard full-time schedule (e.g., 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Drake University for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Drake University has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(6)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Communications Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Database Administrators(1)Software Developers(1)Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Coaches and Scouts(1)

Green Card Occupations

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Database Administrators(1)Communications Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Assistant Professor Of Operations Management(2)Assistant Professor Of Public Relations(2)Assistant Professor Of Statistics(1)Assistant Professor Of Special Education(1)Assistant Professor Of Psychology(1)Assistant Professor Of Practice In Data Analytics(1)Assistant Professor Of Political Science(1)Assistant Professor Of Management(1)Assistant Professor Of Graphic Design(1)Assistant Professor Of Actuarial Science(1)

Green Card Job Titles

Assistant Professor Of Public Relations(2)Assistant Professor Of Statistics(1)Assistant Professor Of Special Education(1)Assistant Professor Of Psychology(1)Assistant Professor Of Graphic Design(1)Assistant Professor Of Finance(1)Assistant Professor Of Accounting(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Oracle Database Administrator(1)Assistant Professor of Statistics(1)Assistant Professor of Special Education(1)Assistant Professor of Public Relations(1)Assistant Professor of Psychology(1)Assistant Professor of Political Science(1)Assistant Professor of Operations Management(1)Assistant Professor of Graphic Design(1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Drake University authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Drake University. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Maureen De Armond - Hr Executive Director [+]
2507 University Ave. Des Moines, IA

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Suman Rose - Onboarding And Engagement Specialist [+]
2507 University Ave. Des Moines, IA

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Erica Kluver - Executive Director Of Human Resources [+]
2507 University Ave. Des Moines, IA

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Debra Wiley - Hr Partner [+]
2507 University Avenue Des Moines, IA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Maureen De Armond [+]
2507 University Ave. Des Moines, Iowa

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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:2507 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Des Moines,IA(21)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Des Moines,IA(8)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Des Moines,IA(8)

H-1B Visa Petition Locations

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State since 2017. The city and state reflect the employer’s mailing address as listed on Form I-129 and may not represent the actual work location(s) of the beneficiary(ies).

City State New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
Des Moines IA 15 0 6 0 1 0 22 0 22

*Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

FAQs

Has Drake University sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, Drake University has filed 5 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Drake University sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Drake University has filed 5 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is Drake University an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Drake University is not an H-1B-dependent employer, meaning it does not have a high proportion of H-1B workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Drake University typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Assistant Professor Of Operations Management(2), Assistant Professor Of Public Relations(2), Assistant Professor Of Statistics(1), Assistant Professor Of Special Education(1), Assistant Professor Of Psychology(1), Assistant Professor Of Practice In Data Analytics(1). The most common roles for green card positions are Assistant Professor Of Public Relations(2), Assistant Professor Of Statistics(1), Assistant Professor Of Special Education(1), Assistant Professor Of Psychology(1), Assistant Professor Of Graphic Design(1), Assistant Professor Of Finance(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 3 - Average Review Score: 4.3 -

Rate and Review Drake University



★★★★☆ - - - - 6/8/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Strong Team Collaboration, Good Work-Life Balance, Reasonable Workload and Expectations
Things I don't like: No Training or Development Opportunities, Low Salary Raises, Job Instability or Frequent Layoffs




★★★★☆ - - - - 5/20/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Strong Team Collaboration, Career Growth Opportunities, Flexible Work Schedule
Things I don't like: Job Instability or Frequent Layoffs, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Unsupportive or Toxic Management




★★★★★ - - - - 2/17/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Strong Team Collaboration, Good Work Culture and Team Bonding Activities, Supportive Management
Things I don't like: No Bonuses or Performance Incentives, Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology, Unmanageable Workload or Unrealistic Expectations


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For additional information, visit DOL Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call their toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).
Employer: Drake University
Review Result: 4.3 out of 5 stars 3 votes

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