Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University's published cost of attendance is $51,981. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $17,232, middle-income families pay around $18,019, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,580.

Azimuth ranks Olivet Nazarene University #756 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Olivet Nazarene University structures aid through need-based grants and federal loan programs. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help close the gap between sticker price and what families pay.

For families evaluating affordability, understanding the difference between published cost and actual net price is essential — [published costs can obscure the real financial picture](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/). Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,966; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,769, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Olivet Nazarene University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,769, placing Olivet Nazarene University in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Olivet Nazarene University sits in the 58.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Olivet Nazarene University #754 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Business Administration and Management is the institution's largest and highest-aggregate-return program, with 87 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,705.

Business Administration follows with 59 graduates earning $57,973, while The Engineering program graduates 51 students earning $82,632. The concentration in Business — representing 15% of degrees — reflects Olivet Nazarene's academic focus and aligns with the institution's earnings profile.

Teacher Education and Psychology, General round out the top five programs, with median 4-year earnings of $45,455 and $49,427 respectively.

Olivet Nazarene University's program mix is anchored in Business and applied professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 87 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Engineering, Teacher Education, and Psychology, General.

Across 35 total programs serving roughly 648 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional employer demand. The earnings leaders reflect the institution's professional and applied orientation.

Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $84,705 with 87 graduates, while Engineering delivers median 4-year earnings of $82,632. Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,973, and Social Work and Criminal Justice round out the earnings leaders with median 4-year earnings of $52,114 and $51,300 respectively.

This pattern reflects Olivet Nazarene University's positioning as a private institution focused on career-ready preparation in business, healthcare, and applied social sciences. The program portfolio balances breadth with professional focus.

Business represents 15% of graduates, Education accounts for 10%, and Engineering comprises 7%. Many of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in nursing, business administration, and social services.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with regional and national workforce trends.