Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 60.3%
- Retention Rate
- 68.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $53,213
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 66.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $91,004 | $42,454 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $88,786 | |
| Education, Other. | Doctoral | $78,971 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Certificate | $67,899 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $65,855 | $26,248 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $63,997 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $27,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $55,286 | $14,593 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $52,316 | $15,938 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $49,058 | $26,991 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $48,432 | $31,367 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $43,128 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,784 | $23,818 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $26,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $36,368 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Olivet Nazarene graduates earn a median salary of $53,213 ten years after graduation. Their typical debt load of $25,000 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 47%, well below the concerning 60% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 6% of gross income, leaving room for other expenses. The university's 97.7% employment rate reflects strong job placement across education, ministry, business, and healthcare fields that align with the Christian liberal arts mission. With two-thirds of federal borrowers successfully repaying loans, graduates generally avoid financial distress. The combination of reasonable debt levels, solid earnings, and high employment rates delivers an average return on investment for students seeking faith-integrated career preparation.