Social Work at Dominican University
River Forest, IL · Master's Degree · about 93 graduates a year
Dominican University graduates in social work earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dominican University Compares for Social Work
All 279 colleges reporting social work 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 129 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $63,357 | $67,932 | #65 | $50,723 |
| 130 | Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM | $63,313 | $73,307 | #21 | $55,907 |
| 131 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $63,291 | $55,550 | #269 | $51,340 |
| 132 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $63,207 | $62,100 | #178 | $52,605 |
| 133 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $62,970 | $58,002 | #251 | $53,279 |
| 134 | Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX | $62,913 | $63,964 | #131 | $51,744 |
| 135 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $62,912 | $66,859 | #80 | $47,939 |
Other Majors at Dominican University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $134,175 | $112,516 | #62 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,127 | $63,165 | #662 of 861 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $76,142 | — | #39 of 280 |
| Dispute Resolution | $75,828 | — | #4 of 6 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $72,425 | — | #46 of 380 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $64,660 | $50,612 | #15 of 33 |
| Library Science and Administration | $54,946 | $47,396 | #33 of 54 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dominican University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,605 one year after graduating and $63,207 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Dominican University ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Dominican University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,167.
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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.