Dominican University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,561
students enrolled
807
degrees and certificates a year
55%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$11,745
average net price a year
Tuition $37,194
$47,907
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$60,327
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 18% | 142 |
| Education | 15% | 118 |
| Library science | 12% | 94 |
| Public administration & social work | 12% | 94 |
| Health professions | 10% | 83 |
AI and data programs
Dominican University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Dominican University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.
7,448
open professional jobs
650
entry level
49 say no experience is needed
12%
ask for AI skills
883 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in Cook County
2026-09 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier
$81,797
median household income
Cook County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, public administration & social work, which lead to finance (1,124 open), sales (1,062 open), operations (739 open), marketing (376 open), human resources (356 open), strategy (116 open).
Hiring most: Mars (115), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher (76), Gallagher Bassett (75), Amazon (72), West Monroe (71), UL Solutions (61), Aon (54).
What they hire for: Finance (1,124), Sales (1,062), Engineering (1,048), Operations (739), Data & Analytics (491), Marketing (376). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: LWIA 7.
- American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
- American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
- American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
- American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
- American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Dominican University?
- Dominican University enrolls about 2,561 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in River Forest, Illinois. It awards about 807 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Dominican University?
- 55% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Dominican University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,907 six years after entry and $60,327 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Dominican University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Dominican University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Dominican University?
- 7,448 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 650 of them entry level and 49 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.
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