Psychology at Dominican University
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Dominican University graduates in psychology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dominican University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 448 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $51,104 | $50,209 | #530 | $32,609 |
| 449 | Elmira College Elmira, NY | $51,101 | $48,638 | #624 | $23,698 |
| 450 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $51,097 | $46,998 | #734 | $33,509 |
| 451 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $51,093 | $50,199 | #536 | $30,846 |
| 452 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $51,088 | $51,942 | #401 | $36,952 |
| 453 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $51,083 | $53,154 | #323 | $32,915 |
| 454 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $51,061 | $46,460 | #770 | $26,857 |
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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,846 one year after graduating and $51,093 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Dominican University ranks #451 by median pay four years after graduation, and #536 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Dominican University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,858.
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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.