Where Dominican University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all dietetics and clinical nutrition services bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University | — | $46,035 | — |
| California State University-Long Beach | $23,110 | $60,547 | +162% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $34,422 | $59,511 | +73% |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $36,834 | $56,144 | +52% |
| Northern Illinois University | $29,911 | $48,703 | +63% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (10 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dominican UniversityRiver Forest | $37,844 | $34,422* | $46,035 | $30,750* | — |
 Illinois State UniversityNormal | $16,021 | $38,444* | — | $18,892* | 0.49 |
 University of Illinois ChicagoChicago | $14,338 | $34,422* | $59,511 | —* | — |
 Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb | $12,700 | $29,911* | $48,703 | $27,000* | 0.90 |
| National Median | — | $33,319* | — | $24,497* | 0.74 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with dietetics and clinical nutrition services graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Dominican University, approximately 49% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.