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Zoology at Olivet Nazarene University

If you are interested in studying Zoology, you may want to check out the program at Olivet Nazarene University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Olivet Nazarene University is in Bourbonnais, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 zoology degrees were awarded at Olivet Nazarene University.

Studying Online at Olivet Nazarene University

Distance learning is available at Olivet Nazarene University. Among 3,339 students, 761 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 768 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Zoology Rankings at Olivet Nazarene University

Rankings can help you compare Olivet Nazarene University’s Zoology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 2
Best Value	Illinois	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 14
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#24 of 56
Best Value	Nationwide	#41 of 56

Earnings for Zoology Graduates from Olivet Nazarene University

Graduates of Olivet Nazarene University’s Zoology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,015

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Zoology graduates at Olivet Nazarene University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Zoology graduates at Olivet Nazarene University are 67% women (10) and 33% men (5).

Zoology Bachelor’s Program at Olivet Nazarene University

Of the 15 bachelor’s zoology graduates at Olivet Nazarene University, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Olivet Nazarene University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Olivet Nazarene University, below the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Zoology Concentrations at Olivet Nazarene University

This Zoology program at Olivet Nazarene University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animal Biology	15

Highest-Paying Careers for Zoology Graduates

Students who finish Zoology program at Olivet Nazarene University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Zoology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$55,554
Biologists	$54,070
Geneticists	$48,526

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.