Engineering at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Olivet Nazarene University graduates in engineering earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Olivet Nazarene University Compares for Engineering
All 57 colleges reporting engineering 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 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA | $135,136 | $119,001 | #3 | $109,455 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $128,207 | $122,027 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $122,845 | $111,781 | #5 | $92,491 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $114,228 | $103,940 | #12 | $82,956 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $110,208 | $112,083 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Brown University Providence, RI | $108,550 | $106,911 | #9 | $86,416 |
| 7 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 | $124,230 | #1 | $75,566 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $106,291 | $97,765 | #15 | $71,770 |
| 9 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $104,222 | $105,995 | #10 | $76,507 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $102,301 | $107,865 | #6 | $75,058 |
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| 43 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $84,649 | $95,041 | #19 | $66,805 |
| 44 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $84,180 | $85,612 | #42 | $64,499 |
| 45 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $82,903 | $79,190 | #50 | $68,044 |
| 46 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $82,632 | $81,185 | #48 | $66,394 |
| 47 | Hope College Holland, MI | $82,513 | $87,000 | #37 | $67,410 |
| 48 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $82,500 | $88,534 | #33 | $62,244 |
| 49 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $82,326 | $86,803 | #38 | $68,852 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,394 one year after graduating and $82,632 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Olivet Nazarene University rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Olivet Nazarene University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Olivet Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for engineering ($89,359), 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.