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Engineering at Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Engineering, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,394/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (27,900 openings/yr)

ROI 5.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #24 of 47 Engineering, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$839K	$809K	$705K
Earnings Multiple	5.5x	5.3x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	63%	47%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$151,760

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$86,156

43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,885

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $66,394/yr, Engineering graduates from Olivet Nazarene University land near the $69,222 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.3x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Engineering's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #24 of 47 Engineering programs, Olivet Nazarene University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $66,394 to $92,885 over five years — a 40% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University accepts 67% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 2,485 students in Bourbonnais, IL. The average net cost of $86,156 over four years represents a 43% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Engineering at Olivet Nazarene University?

This program scores 57/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Engineering careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $704,897 in decade earnings vs $838,623 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →