Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 375 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $45,610 | $48,946 | #340 | — |
| 376 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $45,383 | $48,660 | #351 | $35,464 |
| 377 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $45,367 | $48,685 | #348 | $30,397 |
| 378 | Bethel University Mishawaka, IN | $45,366 | $48,669 | #350 | $31,754 |
| 379 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $45,293 | $39,885 | #457 | $35,658 |
| 380 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $45,257 | $41,211 | #451 | $42,669 |
| 381 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $45,094 | $47,923 | #369 | $34,404 |
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 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,222 | $44,583 | #474 of 680 |
| Human Services | $38,515 | — | #88 of 94 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,754 one year after graduating and $45,366 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Bethel University ranks #378 by median pay four years after graduation, and #350 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,886.
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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.