Human Services at Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in human services earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 81% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel University Compares for Human Services
All 94 colleges reporting human services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,314 | $65,021 | #1 | $41,551 |
| 2 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $66,583 | $59,946 | #3 | $51,659 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,190 | $57,123 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #14 | $45,799 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #15 | $45,799 |
| 6 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $60,091 | $57,194 | #4 | $43,105 |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $58,130 | $60,332 | #2 | $34,359 |
| 8 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $58,117 | $51,004 | #29 | $39,099 |
| 9 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $57,910 | $55,118 | #6 | — |
| 10 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $56,827 | $54,088 | #12 | $42,839 |
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| 85 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $39,257 | $42,092 | #83 | $30,564 |
| 86 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $39,257 | $42,092 | #84 | $30,564 |
| 87 | Judson University Elgin, IL | $38,639 | $37,963 | #92 | $37,671 |
| 88 | Bethel University Mishawaka, IN | $38,515 | $41,319 | #87 | — |
| 89 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $38,043 | $40,492 | #88 | $36,312 |
| 90 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $37,823 | $42,827 | #82 | $32,938 |
| 91 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $36,592 | $37,819 | #93 | — |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,384 | $68,848 | #914 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $68,689 | — | #84 of 271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,731 | $50,112 | #844 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,186 | $47,387 | #119 of 345 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,152 | $33,596 | #25 of 63 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,243 | $26,799 | #468 of 610 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,366 | $31,754 | #378 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,222 | $44,583 | #474 of 680 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $37,149 | $31,046 | #23 of 29 |
| American Sign Language | — | $35,783 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University human services graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,515 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Bethel University ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,228.
← All data for Bethel University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.