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Social Work at Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,720/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #334 of 338 Social Work programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$523K	$523K	$499K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.4x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	69%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	40

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

$25,750

9.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,574

53% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $31,720/yr, roughly in line with the $36,554 national median for Social Work. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 3.4x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Social Work career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,750 against $31,720/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #334 ranking among 338 Social Work programs places Olivet Nazarene University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $31,720-to-$48,574 earnings arc over five years reflects a 53% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Olivet Nazarene University

A 67% admission rate makes Olivet Nazarene University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, 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

Social and community service managers $78,240/yr

Social work teachers, postsecondary $76,210/yr

Social workers, all other $69,480/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 25/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Social Work at Olivet Nazarene University?

At 25/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Social Work programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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