Biology at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Olivet Nazarene University graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Olivet Nazarene University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 375 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $58,932 | $56,091 | #506 | $30,691 |
| 376 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $58,897 | $53,592 | #593 | $22,650 |
| 377 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $58,885 | $53,581 | #594 | — |
| 378 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $58,864 | $57,833 | #433 | $33,908 |
| 379 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $58,821 | $53,562 | #597 | $33,361 |
| 380 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $58,804 | $61,188 | #300 | $36,215 |
| 381 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $58,782 | $62,566 | #260 | $29,222 |
Other Majors at Olivet Nazarene University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,705 | $67,670 | #543 of 966 |
| Engineering | $82,632 | $66,394 | #46 of 57 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,132 | — | #312 of 796 |
| Economics | $68,935 | $54,169 | #285 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,973 | $47,435 | #866 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $56,787 | $40,829 | #438 of 516 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $56,435 | — | #128 of 178 |
| Social Work | $52,114 | $31,720 | #200 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,300 | $34,877 | #460 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,427 | $24,194 | #567 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,009 | $44,032 | #253 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,435 | $28,990 | #487 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,455 | $44,072 | #470 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,321 | $23,259 | #609 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,290 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Olivet Nazarene University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,908 one year after graduating and $58,864 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Olivet Nazarene University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Olivet Nazarene University ranks #378 by median pay four years after graduation, and #433 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Olivet Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,535.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.