All Dominican University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $57,187 | $77,878 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $45,045 | $66,871 | $26,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $29,907 | $47,078 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $29,102 | $60,311 | $26,246 |
| English | — | $46,780 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | $27,081 | $56,555 | $25,054 |
| Biology | $26,015 | $46,040 | $25,117 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $22,938 | $47,930 | $26,978 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,530 | $80,703 | $23,083 |
| Nutrition Science | — | $57,532 | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | $30,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $86,730 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,924 | $53,810 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Dominican University students earn a median $60,327 ten years after starting college, more than 59% of Illinois colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
Dominican University majors questions
How many majors does Dominican University offer?
Dominican University offers 58 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Dominican University?
Computer Science graduates from Dominican University earn a median $86,730 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Dominican University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $46,040 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Dominican University overview