Transform More Than Your Career

Your investment in a master’s or PhD degree is about more than just the next job. It’s about deepening your skills, expanding your leadership potential and preparing you for long-term success in your career. That’s the kind of return on investment you’ll find at Dominican University.

Our flexible programs will help you turn your bold ideas into boundless impact. Here, you’ll transform your future—and start leading positive change in fields of high demand and critical need. Along your path to an advanced degree, you’ll develop skills you’ll apply right away. Graduate education here is about powerful academics, hands-on experience and relationship-centered learning. Right from the start, you will be uniquely prepared to thrive in today’s rapidly changing industries. 

Graduate and Doctoral Programs

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Graduate Programs Built For Your Goals

Powerful Programs—Designed With You in Mind 

At Dominican University, we understand that graduate students bring more than ambition to the classroom—they bring careers, families and commitments that simply can’t be put on pause. That’s why our programs are intentionally designed with flexibility at their core and specifically crafted to meet the needs of busy professionals, just like you.

With part-time, evening, hybrid and fully online options, you can shape your academic journey here around your real-world responsibilities—and you can accomplish your biggest and brightest goals without putting the rest of your life on hold

Your path. Your pace. Your purpose. 

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, pivot careers or lead in your field, Dominican provides a pathway that fits your needs. Our dedicated faculty, small class sizes and strong sense of community create an environment where working professionals can flourish.

When you study here, you’ll be engaged in an academic community that’s forward thinking and inclusive—all while developing as a competitive and relevant leader. Join us in our commitment to professional leadership through ethics, community service, social justice and global citizenship.

Why Dominican?

Take Your Career to New Heights

At Dominican, Dr. Andrea Jamison worked alongside professors who showed her how to dream bigger and reach goals that she never could have imagined.

Welcoming, Accessible Programs

You’ll find “in-depth” and “well-supported” programs at Dominican, just like MSA graduate Cully Johnston did.
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Make a Difference

As a fifth-grade teacher, alumna Ruby Garcia-Dorantes cherishes her rewarding career as an educator.

Cook Up Success

Alumna Samar Kullab uses the knowledge she gained at Dominican to share evidence-based nutritional tips—and amass more than a million followers.

Change the World

While at Dominican, Slayton Goodman gained the skills he needed to become a social worker, preparing him to go out into the world and make a difference.

Gain Confidence and Skills

Dominican’s MBA-RD program helped alumna Meghan Monte gain a diverse skill set while also leading her to start her own business.

Explore What's Next

Discover how Dominican’s advanced degree programs can take your career to the next level by connecting with our faculty and graduate admission team at one of our upcoming information sessions: 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to take the next step? Our application process is straightforward and designed to help you get started on your graduate journey with ease. Application requirements vary by program. 

Most of Dominican’s graduate programs review applications on a rolling basis, with start dates throughout the year. Explore requirements for your area of interest here and begin your application when you’re ready to move forward.

As a graduate student at Dominican, you’ll find resources to help offset tuition and costs—from scholarships and student loans to campus employment and graduate assistantships. 

Scholarships, Assistantships and Grants
Graduate-level Dominican University scholarships and assistantships may be available. For more information contact your graduate school directly and/or visit the following pages: 

Yes, Dominican’s programs are intentionally designed to offer flexible schedules, including part-time, evening, weekend, and online or hybrid formats—perfect for working professionals.

Program length varies depending on your area of study, course load, and schedule. Most master’s degrees at Dominican can be completed in one to two years of full-time study, though many students choose to study part-time while balancing work and personal commitments. 

Dominican’s flexible structure allows you to set your own pace—you can take one class at a time or move more quickly by enrolling in multiple courses each term. Some programs also offer accelerated or online options, making it easier to fit your graduate studies into your life and career goals.

Your Gateway to Greater

You’ll find Dominican graduates achieving their goals in top professional settings across the country. Our innovative, rigorous, intensely experiential programs will take you places. 

Connections Beyond the Classroom

At Dominican, we make our connections your connections. Your network of professionals will grow exponentially—starting in the classroom, with our faculty and your fellow students.
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Top-ranked Programs. Exceptional Value.

Recognized as the No. 1 Best Value School in Illinois by the prestigious U.S. News & World Report, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality education—one that’s accessible to all.

For more information,
please contact:

Office of Graduate Admission
Enrollment Management
gradinfo@dom.edu

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