Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel University Compares for Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
All 610 colleges reporting sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness 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 | Rice University Houston, TX | $87,404 | $88,864 | #3 | $51,110 |
| 2 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $87,254 | $90,326 | #1 | $37,974 |
| 3 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $81,110 | $73,858 | #21 | $27,810 |
| 4 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $79,700 | $81,056 | #7 | — |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $79,599 | $85,421 | #4 | $21,192 |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,411 | $83,730 | #5 | $43,506 |
| 7 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $78,264 | $74,491 | #19 | — |
| 8 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $77,835 | $68,315 | #47 | $39,333 |
| 9 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $77,095 | $80,221 | #9 | $33,333 |
| 10 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $77,066 | $82,631 | #6 | — |
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| 465 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $48,338 | $49,146 | #468 | — |
| 466 | McPherson College Mcpherson, KS | $48,331 | $50,175 | #433 | — |
| 467 | Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | $48,289 | $51,532 | #406 | $27,463 |
| 468 | Bethel University Mishawaka, IN | $48,243 | $51,756 | #398 | $26,799 |
| 469 | Hastings College Hastings, NE | $48,238 | $49,856 | #445 | — |
| 470 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $48,006 | $44,155 | #572 | — |
| 471 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $47,979 | $44,130 | #573 | $35,268 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,799 one year after graduating and $48,243 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness?
Among 610 colleges reporting earnings for sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness graduates, Bethel University ranks #468 by median pay four years after graduation, and #398 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness ($54,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,625.
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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.