Dominican University New York

Dominican University New York's published cost of attendance is $47,802. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $40,695, middle-income families pay around $42,353, and higher-income families pay approximately $42,337.

Azimuth ranks Dominican University New York #1357 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Dominican University New York uses need-based aid to reshape the sticker price across income levels. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

Families apply using the FAFSA, and demonstrated financial need is considered in aid decisions. The gap between published cost of attendance and actual net price can be substantial, particularly for lower-income families — understanding [net price versus sticker price](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) is essential when comparing affordability across institutions.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,900; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $71,939, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Dominican University New York earn median 4-year earnings of $71,939, placing Dominican University New York in the 73.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,198 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Dominican University New York in the 81.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Dominican University New York #300 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Dominican University New York's concentration in health-related fields.

Nursing is the largest program with 101 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $111,206, at 1.3x the national benchmark for the field. Social Sciences enrolls 49 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $56,966, also performing at 1.1x the benchmark.

Business Administration and Biology, General round out the largest programs, each supporting stable career pathways in their respective fields. These outcomes position Dominican University New York as a school where program choice directly translates to predictable post-graduation earnings aligned with regional labor-market demand.

Dominican University New York's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied sciences — a portfolio aligned with the institution's mission as a health-focused private university. Nursing is the largest program with 101 graduates, followed by Social Sciences, Business Administration, Biology, General, and Criminal Justice.

Across 13 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength concentrated in health and nursing-adjacent fields. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's health-professions focus.

Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $111,206 with 101 graduates, while Criminal Justice delivers median earnings of $57,161 across 14 graduates. Social Sciences and Communication and Media Studies round out the earnings leaders with $56,966 and $47,995 respectively, demonstrating consistent mid-range outcomes across the health-professions portfolio.

These programs represent the direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market entry and early-career compensation in healthcare and related fields. The concentration in Health professions — roughly 17% of the degree portfolio — positions Dominican University New York as a specialized institution serving students pursuing stable, in-demand careers in healthcare delivery and support.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these health-professions fields align with sustained national labor-market demand and wage growth trajectories.