Psychology at Dominican University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Dominican University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dominican University is in River Forest, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Dominican University
Many students take online classes 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.
Psychology Rankings at Dominican University
These rankings give you a sense of how Dominican University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 44 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 200 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #443 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Dominican University
Students who complete Dominican University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,433 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $42,521 |
| 4 years | $47,929 |
| 5 years | $56,614 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Dominican University report median earnings of $47,929, compared with $55,434 for all Dominican University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Dominican University comes in at $23,832.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Dominican University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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
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