Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 75.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 75.2%
- Retention Rate
- 87.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,764
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $101,406 | $74,078 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $99,325 | $48,091 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $84,653 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $80,858 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,964 | $22,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $59,124 | $37,584 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $54,869 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $53,775 | $23,241 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $52,733 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master | $49,883 | $54,666 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,427 | $22,500 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Master | $43,922 | $44,884 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $39,832 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $39,153 | $25,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Bethel graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $21,500 and earn $50,679 in their first year after graduation. Monthly loan payments of $228 consume about 5.4% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The employment rate hits 96.7%, reflecting strong job placement across education, social work, and ministry fields where many Christian university graduates find purpose-driven careers. Median earnings climb to $64,670 by year five, creating a debt-to-income ratio of just 0.33. Three-quarters of borrowers successfully repay their loans. While starting salaries lag behind secular institutions, the combination of reasonable debt loads and high employment rates delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking faith-integrated careers.