Accounting and Related Services at Dominican University
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Dominican University graduates in accounting and related services earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dominican University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 296 | Cedarville University Cedarville, OH | $77,937 | $83,170 | #228 | $57,656 |
| 297 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $77,892 | $79,217 | #295 | $61,680 |
| 298 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $77,880 | $83,110 | #229 | $55,838 |
| 299 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $77,878 | $76,515 | #359 | $57,187 |
| 300 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $77,802 | $80,957 | #266 | $59,104 |
| 301 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $77,710 | $80,446 | #275 | $57,814 |
| 302 | Warner Pacific University Portland, OR | $77,653 | $78,110 | #325 | $54,626 |
Other Majors at Dominican University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,730 | — | #268 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,703 | $70,530 | #695 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,871 | $45,045 | #489 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,311 | $29,102 | #71 of 225 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $57,532 | — | #36 of 53 |
| Natural Sciences | $56,555 | $27,081 | #4 of 9 |
| Sociology | $54,686 | $31,657 | #171 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,810 | $45,924 | #124 of 680 |
| Criminology | $52,775 | $31,758 | #76 of 113 |
| Psychology | $51,093 | $30,846 | #451 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $47,930 | $22,938 | #201 of 299 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $47,078 | $29,907 | #36 of 42 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,780 | — | #354 of 576 |
| Biology | $46,040 | $26,015 | #771 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dominican University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,187 one year after graduating and $77,878 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Dominican University ranks #299 by median pay four years after graduation, and #359 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Dominican University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.