Where Olivet Nazarene University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all religious education bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet Nazarene University | — | $41,585 | — |
| Trinity International University-Illinois | $31,903 | $44,286 | +39% |
| Trinity International University-Florida | $31,903 | $44,286 | +39% |
| Wheaton College | $31,892 | $36,148 | +13% |
| Moody Bible Institute | $30,671 | $33,056 | +8% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Religious Education bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (7 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais | $37,940 | $31,892* | $41,585 | $25,000* | — |
 Trinity International University-IllinoisDeerfield | $12,320 | $31,903* | $44,286 | $32,934* | 1.03 |
 Wheaton CollegeWheaton | $43,930 | $31,892* | $36,148 | $25,000* | 0.78 |
 Moody Bible InstituteChicago | $15,356 | $30,671* | $33,056 | $14,000* | 0.46 |
| National Median | — | $32,276* | — | $25,937* | 0.80 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with religious education graduates
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 3 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.