Is Olivet Nazarene University worth it?
Olivet Nazarene University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Bourbonnais, Illinois (small suburb). It awarded 930 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and family practice nurse.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,282
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,769
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,213
Average net price
$20,729
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
930
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
2,603
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $62,530 | $69,690 | 225 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $58,918 | $62,544 | 200 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $67,670 | $84,705 | 129 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $66,394 | $82,632 | 94 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $102,373 | $119,831 | 94 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $61,017 | $76,648 | 90 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,435 | $57,973 | 63 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,877 | $51,300 | 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $44,032 | $48,009 | 41 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $40,829 | $56,787 | 38 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,072 | $45,455 | 37 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $23,259 | $42,321 | 36 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $54,169 | $68,935 | 36 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Graduate certificate | $59,061 | $74,874 | 32 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $24,194 | $49,427 | 32 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 120 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 51 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 43 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 42 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Post-bacc certificate | 37 |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's | 36 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 27 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 50% | 11,360 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 24% | 5,438 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 926 |
| Retail Trade | 3% | 745 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3% | 706 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 668 |
| Public Administration | 2% | 563 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2% | 418 |
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Sources: federal figures for Olivet Nazarene University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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