Design and Applied Arts at Dominican University
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Dominican University graduates in design and applied arts earn 7% 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 Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 198 | Park University Parkville, MO | $48,105 | $51,579 | #157 | $46,340 |
| 199 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $47,973 | $43,191 | #254 | $31,207 |
| 200 | Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | $47,937 | $51,023 | #162 | $28,137 |
| 201 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $47,930 | $47,091 | #209 | $22,938 |
| 202 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $47,797 | $43,524 | #247 | $30,019 |
| 203 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $47,736 | $50,212 | #173 | $38,637 |
| 204 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $47,494 | $43,216 | #252 | $28,669 |
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 |
| 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 design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,938 one year after graduating and $47,930 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Dominican University ranks #201 by median pay four years after graduation, and #209 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Dominican University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,344.
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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.