Social Work at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Olivet Nazarene University graduates in social work earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Olivet Nazarene University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 197 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $52,217 | $60,445 | #31 | $29,703 |
| 198 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $52,217 | $60,445 | #32 | $29,703 |
| 199 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $52,194 | $55,554 | #130 | — |
| 200 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $52,114 | $51,202 | #291 | $31,720 |
| 201 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $52,014 | $55,507 | #132 | — |
| 202 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $52,013 | $52,882 | #233 | $33,149 |
| 203 | Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI | $51,997 | $54,105 | #180 | — |
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 |
| 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 social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,720 one year after graduating and $52,114 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Olivet Nazarene University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Olivet Nazarene University ranks #200 by median pay four years after graduation, and #291 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Olivet Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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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.