Health Professions at Dominican University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Dominican University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dominican University is located in River Forest, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dominican University
Many students take online classes at Dominican University. Among 3,803 students, 1,040 (27%) studied exclusively online and 2,106 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Dominican University
Rankings can help you compare Dominican University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #60 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #73 of 116 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #179 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #217 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1319 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1506 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Dominican University
Those who finish Dominican University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,717 |
| 2 years | $54,612 |
| 3 years | $33,897 |
| 4 years | $44,883 |
| 5 years | $59,009 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Dominican University report median earnings of $44,883, compared with $55,434 for all Dominican University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Dominican University stands at $26,542.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Dominican University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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