Business/Commerce (Bachelor's Degree) at Olivet Nazarene University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$45,015

Est. from IL median (5 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$26,845

Est. from IL median (3 programs)

Analysis

A $26,845 debt load against first-year earnings around $45,000 represents reasonable financial positioning for a business degree—the 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment. However, these figures come from comparable Illinois business programs rather than Olivet Nazarene's own graduates, so there's inherent uncertainty about how this specific program performs.

The estimated earnings align with Illinois's median for business bachelor's degrees, though they trail the national median of $47,506. Looking at peer schools with reported data, there's considerable variation—DeVry graduates earn substantially more at $57,000, while several other Illinois institutions cluster in the mid-$40,000 range similar to these estimates. This spread suggests program quality and institutional connections matter significantly in business outcomes.

What works in your favor: business degrees generally offer practical skills and broad employment options, and the debt level here won't overwhelm typical starting salaries. What's uncertain: without this school's actual graduate outcomes, you're making decisions based on how other Illinois business programs have performed. Before committing, try connecting with recent Olivet Nazarene business alumni directly to understand their job placement experience and whether the school's network delivers value beyond what these peer-based estimates suggest.

Where Olivet Nazarene University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business/commerce bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (13 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais	$37,940	$45,015*	—	$26,845*	—
DeVry University-IllinoisLisle	$17,488	$57,020*	$56,664	$47,236*	0.83
Trinity International University-IllinoisDeerfield	$12,320	$47,463*	$53,072	$23,180*	0.49
Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago	$12,383	$45,015*	$67,572	$17,788*	0.40
Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest	$54,202	$44,283*	$64,213	$27,000*	0.61
Saint Xavier UniversityChicago	$36,840	$44,190*	$57,865	$26,845*	0.61
National Median	—	$47,506*	—	$26,000*	0.55

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business/commerce graduates

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Quality Control Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Geothermal Production Managers

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels Production Managers

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

$106,980/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Olivet Nazarene University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.