Natural Sciences at Dominican University
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Dominican University graduates in natural sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dominican University Compares for Natural Sciences
All 9 colleges reporting natural sciences 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,507 | $84,104 | #1 | $69,242 |
| 2 | Daemen University Amherst, NY | $76,980 | $73,269 | #2 | $6,394 |
| 3 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $68,243 | $70,847 | #3 | $28,107 |
| 4 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $56,555 | $55,565 | #4 | $27,081 |
| 5 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $56,124 | $51,069 | #6 | $33,647 |
| 6 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $55,102 | $50,139 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Logan University Chesterfield, MO | $48,922 | $52,455 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA | $38,323 | $38,975 | #9 | $22,252 |
| 9 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $36,429 | $39,795 | #8 | $33,145 |
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 |
| 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 natural sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,081 one year after graduating and $56,555 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University rank for natural sciences?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for natural sciences graduates, Dominican University ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural sciences at Dominican University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for natural sciences ($57,935), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,109.
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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.