Economics at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Olivet Nazarene University graduates in economics earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Olivet Nazarene University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 282 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $69,296 | $74,364 | #229 | $45,446 |
| 283 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $69,084 | $71,720 | #249 | $45,420 |
| 284 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $68,973 | $70,125 | #263 | $44,292 |
| 285 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $68,935 | $67,728 | #281 | $54,169 |
| 286 | Emmanuel College Boston, MA | $68,905 | $60,678 | #335 | $51,698 |
| 287 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $68,795 | $62,644 | #317 | $52,155 |
| 288 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $68,634 | $63,219 | #316 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,169 one year after graduating and $68,935 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Olivet Nazarene University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Olivet Nazarene University ranks #285 by median pay four years after graduation, and #281 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Olivet Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,991.
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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.