Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Berea College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 8% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 25th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Berea College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $35,185 | $82,491 | -11% | #256 of 459 | #186 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,510 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $55,830 | -31% | #34 of 34 | #34 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $44,627 | $52,456 | -23% | #246 of 271 | #212 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,663 | $41,723 | -26% | #616 of 660 | #539 | — |
| Psychology | — | $40,768 | -20% | #954 of 1027 | #785 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $13,403 | $40,722 | -16% | #488 of 576 | #382 | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $28,495 | $38,352 | -21% | #46 of 49 | #42 | — |
| Education | $21,709 | $36,412 | -27% | #70 of 71 | #65 | — |
| Biology | $26,744 | $32,729 | -43% | #839 of 841 | #837 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,036 | $29,013 | -30% | #413 of 423 | #383 | — |
| Agriculture | $25,912 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,600 | $48,600 |
| Room | $4,002 | |
| Board | $3,890 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $60,718 | $60,718 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Berea College's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology