How much money do Bethel University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $36,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $42,700 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Bethel graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Criminal Justice and Corrections with a median starting salary of $50,400 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $39,600 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $100,100 followed by Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) at $51,300 and Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree) who earn $49,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Bethel University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) | $100,100 |
| Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) | $51,300 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $50,400 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree) | $49,400 |
| Education (Master's Degree) | $42,600 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (Master's Degree) | $39,700 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219718 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Bethel University.