Psychology at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Olivet Nazarene University graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Olivet Nazarene University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 564 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $49,455 | $46,250 | #781 | $32,351 |
| 565 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $49,450 | $44,996 | #861 | $26,764 |
| 566 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $49,447 | $55,517 | #205 | $29,474 |
| 567 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $49,427 | $48,562 | #631 | $24,194 |
| 568 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $49,399 | $52,716 | #348 | $30,682 |
| 569 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $49,399 | $52,716 | #349 | $30,682 |
| 570 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $49,399 | $52,716 | #350 | $30,682 |
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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,194 one year after graduating and $49,427 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Olivet Nazarene University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Olivet Nazarene University ranks #567 by median pay four years after graduation, and #631 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Olivet Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), 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.