by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Olivet Nazarene ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Olivet Nazarene was ranked #406 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 386 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 406 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Olivet Nazarene University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Olivet Nazarene is $23,259. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Olivet Nazarene, communications students borrow a median amount of $34,419 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Olivet Nazarene paid an average of $1,540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,950 | $36,950 |
| Fees | $990 | $990 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,590 | $10,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,584 | $3,584 |
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Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Olivet Nazarene in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Olivet Nazarene are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Olivet Nazarene does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Olivet Nazarene Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Olivet Nazarene University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 19 |