Registered Nursing at Dominican University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Dominican University.
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Online Class Availability at Dominican University
Many students take online classes at Dominican University. Among 3,803 students, 1,040 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,106 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Dominican University
Rankings can help you compare Dominican University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #49 of 77 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #49 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #130 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #150 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #944 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1065 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Dominican University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Dominican University are 95% women (37) and 5% men (2).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Dominican University
Of the 39 bachelor’s registered 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 Registered 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 Registered 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Dominican University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.