# Dominican University: Natural Sciences (bachelor's)

River Forest, IL. IPEDS 148496, CIP 30.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dominican-university/majors/natural-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,081
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,555 (U.S. median for this major: $56,124 across 9 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,054 (U.S. median $25,527)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$431

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,555 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,759 | $41,378 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $9,014 | $38,219 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $11,891 | $50,418 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,851 | $71,448 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $17,963 | $76,163 | 3.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Natural Sciences at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University | $56,555 | $25,054 | $11,745 | 55% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $167,040 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $159,670 IL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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