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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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