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.
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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):
| 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).
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 |
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.