Biology at Dominican University
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Dominican University graduates in biology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dominican University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 768 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $46,266 | $56,135 | #504 | $20,823 |
| 769 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA | $46,194 | $47,820 | #763 | $25,869 |
| 770 | University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR | $46,151 | $54,385 | #566 | $27,992 |
| 771 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $46,040 | $45,234 | #799 | $26,015 |
| 772 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $45,992 | $52,205 | #649 | $36,775 |
| 773 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $45,983 | $47,602 | #766 | $26,114 |
| 774 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,920 | $46,687 | #781 | $29,981 |
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 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,878 | $57,187 | #299 of 796 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dominican University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,015 one year after graduating and $46,040 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Dominican University ranks #771 by median pay four years after graduation, and #799 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Dominican University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,117.
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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.