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Nursing at Dominican University

If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Dominican University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Dominican University is located in River Forest, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 39 nursing degrees were granted at Dominican University.

Online Class Availability at Dominican University

Online coursework is an option at Dominican University. Of 3,803 students, 1,040 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,106 (55%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Dominican University

Use these rankings to compare Dominican University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #49 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #50 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #132 of 310
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #150 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #977 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1078 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Dominican University

Students who complete Dominican University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Dominican University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,717
2 years $63,005

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nursing graduates from Dominican University is $23,083.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Dominican University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Dominican University are 95% women (37) and 5% men (2).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Dominican University

Of the 39 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Dominican University, 95% were women (37) and 5% were men (2).

Dominican University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Dominican University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 30
Black / African American 2
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Dominican University

Minority students account for 87% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Dominican University, higher than the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Dominican University

The Nursing program at Dominican University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 39

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Dominican University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

References

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