Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 56.8%
- Retention Rate
- 66.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,171
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $83,177 | $24,998 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $80,292 | $96,439 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $69,338 | $54,666 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $48,432 | $35,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $36,560 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $36,134 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $33,459 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $32,391 | $27,000 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $32,071 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $31,848 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $21,964 | $27,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Dominican University graduates enter the workforce with median debt of $25,000 and earn $61,171 ten years after graduation. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 41%, well below the concerning 50% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $265 represent just 5% of typical graduate income. The strong nursing and education programs feed into stable career paths with reliable employment prospects. An impressive 97.7% employment rate reflects the practical focus of degree programs. While starting salaries average $49,871, earnings grow substantially over time. The combination of moderate debt, strong job placement, and solid long-term earnings potential makes this a strong return on investment for career-focused students.