Top Ranked Programs
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.