Communication and Media Studies at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Olivet Nazarene University graduates in communication and media studies earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Olivet Nazarene University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 606 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $42,458 | $43,180 | #610 | $25,048 |
| 607 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $42,453 | $45,544 | #574 | $29,059 |
| 608 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $42,376 | $38,587 | #645 | $18,076 |
| 609 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $42,321 | $41,580 | #627 | $23,259 |
| 610 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $42,264 | $37,094 | #653 | $28,911 |
| 611 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $42,204 | $42,922 | #613 | — |
| 612 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $42,188 | $45,021 | #579 | $33,991 |
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 |
| Biology | $58,864 | $33,908 | #378 of 841 |
| 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 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,290 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Olivet Nazarene University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,259 one year after graduating and $42,321 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Olivet Nazarene University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Olivet Nazarene University ranks #609 by median pay four years after graduation, and #627 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Olivet Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.