Sociology at Dominican University
River Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Dominican University graduates in sociology earn 4% more 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 Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 168 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $54,906 | $52,259 | #231 | $42,710 |
| 169 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $54,785 | $50,462 | #272 | $42,048 |
| 170 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $54,780 | $60,743 | #57 | $36,320 |
| 171 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $54,686 | $53,729 | #194 | $31,657 |
| 172 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $54,611 | $56,114 | #123 | $40,029 |
| 173 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $54,611 | $56,114 | #124 | $40,029 |
| 174 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $54,596 | $64,590 | #24 | $34,063 |
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 |
| 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 sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,657 one year after graduating and $54,686 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Dominican University ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #194 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Dominican University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.