Criminology at Dominican University
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Dominican University graduates in criminology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dominican University Compares for Criminology
All 113 colleges reporting criminology 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 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $75,745 | $68,923 | #3 | $42,698 |
| 2 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $70,461 | $74,997 | #1 | $29,670 |
| 3 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $70,419 | $67,265 | #6 | $41,780 |
| 4 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $69,676 | $64,179 | #12 | $46,814 |
| 5 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $68,190 | $62,720 | #20 | $38,028 |
| 6 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $67,883 | $59,778 | #27 | $48,600 |
| 7 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $67,814 | $59,717 | #29 | $36,824 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $67,258 | $59,027 | #37 | $43,698 |
| 9 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $66,612 | $71,422 | #2 | — |
| 10 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $66,273 | $68,784 | #4 | $39,804 |
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| 73 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $52,942 | $47,665 | #104 | $39,705 |
| 74 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $52,916 | $51,990 | #85 | $37,645 |
| 75 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $52,788 | $53,686 | #71 | $37,563 |
| 76 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $52,775 | $51,851 | #86 | $31,758 |
| 77 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $52,713 | $56,253 | #54 | $32,393 |
| 78 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $52,598 | $50,062 | #95 | $38,764 |
| 79 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $52,535 | $55,392 | #62 | $36,891 |
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 |
| 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 criminology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,758 one year after graduating and $52,775 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University rank for criminology?
Among 113 colleges reporting earnings for criminology graduates, Dominican University ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminology at Dominican University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for criminology ($55,556), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.