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Public & Social Service at Dominican University

Public & Social Service at Dominican University

If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at Dominican University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Dominican University is located in River Forest, IL.

Online Class Availability at Dominican University

Distance learning is available 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.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Dominican University

Rankings can help you compare Dominican University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #11 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #13 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #40 of 129
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #58 of 130
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #316 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #388 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Dominican University

Graduates of Dominican University’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at Dominican University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,146
2 years $43,054
3 years $46,699
4 years $54,752
5 years $62,347

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Dominican University earn a median of $54,752, compared with $55,434 for all Dominican University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at Dominican University

Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Dominican University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Legislators $167,600
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Chief Executives $138,534
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321

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