Education at Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Master's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in education earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 134 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $60,125 | $52,946 | #197 | $48,329 |
| 135 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $60,007 | $63,270 | #94 | $53,417 |
| 136 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $60,005 | $52,841 | #198 | $55,421 |
| 137 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $59,738 | $57,063 | #166 | $57,694 |
| 138 | Northcentral University San Diego, CA | $59,632 | $54,261 | #183 | $53,054 |
| 139 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $59,601 | $53,660 | #192 | $52,356 |
| 140 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $59,389 | $54,079 | #187 | $53,052 |
Other Education Credentials at Bethel University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $55,696 | — |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $124,673 | $109,260 | #131 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,698 | $86,239 | #333 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,278 | $88,351 | #408 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $90,134 | $82,192 | #61 of 159 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $67,614 | $58,506 | #79 of 280 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $54,390 | $46,813 | #73 of 94 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $52,936 | — | #284 of 322 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $38,749 | $45,641 | #10 of 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,694 one year after graduating and $59,738 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Bethel University ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,241.
← 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.