Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Olivet Nazarene University · Bourbonnais, IL
$33,908Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,864Median earnings 4 years after
$64,844Median earnings 5 years after
$24,535Median federal debt
23Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Olivet Nazarene University earn a median of $33,908 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $24,535, about 72% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Governors State University University Park | $43,641 | $19,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $40,392 | $13,075 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $38,137 | $22,500 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $38,067 | $21,500 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $37,977 | $22,114 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $36,337 | $20,989 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $35,948 | $24,840 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $35,275 | $13,500 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $34,052 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $33,882 | $18,661 |
| North Park University Chicago | $33,592 | $25,500 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $33,380 | $27,000 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $32,844 | $27,000 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $32,691 | $22,133 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $31,964 | $25,000 |
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$66,394 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$62,530 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$61,017 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageGraduate certificate
$59,061 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$58,918 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$54,169 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$47,435 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$44,072 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$44,032 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$40,829 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$34,877 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$31,720 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$28,990 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$24,194 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$23,259 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$16,290 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate
$102,622
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Olivet Nazarene University make?
The median salary is $33,908 one year after graduation and $64,844 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,535.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.