Economics
Bachelor's degree · Olivet Nazarene University · Bourbonnais, IL
$54,169Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,935Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,991Median federal debt
15Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Olivet Nazarene University earn a median of $54,169 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $26,991, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $92,075 | $13,395 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $84,932 | $15,250 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $62,889 | $21,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $58,921 | $19,500 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $53,529 | $27,000 |
| North Central College Naperville | $52,728 | $26,801 |
| Monmouth College Monmouth | $47,048 | — |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $45,386 | $24,976 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $44,015 | $15,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $40,004 | — |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $37,798 | $21,201 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $37,767 | $17,500 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $37,151 | $20,000 |
| Knox College Galesburg | $23,222 | $24,498 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Olivet Nazarene University make?
The median salary is $54,169 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,991.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.