Physics at Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in physics earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bethel University Compares for Physics
All 107 colleges reporting physics 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 | $131,025 | $115,381 | #2 | $54,773 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $118,649 | $112,929 | #3 | $50,933 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $110,029 | $118,041 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,477 | $111,046 | #4 | $62,647 |
| 5 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #7 | $48,169 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #8 | $48,169 |
| 7 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $99,842 | $91,833 | #15 | $65,316 |
| 8 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $99,165 | $87,325 | #29 | — |
| 9 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $99,009 | $94,236 | #13 | — |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $96,805 | $88,086 | #22 | — |
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| 33 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $86,504 | $78,713 | #47 | — |
| 34 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $86,078 | $87,516 | #27 | — |
| 35 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,708 | $77,989 | #48 | $60,495 |
| 36 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $85,657 | $81,821 | #39 | — |
| 37 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $85,638 | $89,110 | #19 | $62,196 |
| 38 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $85,219 | $77,544 | #50 | $53,597 |
| 39 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $85,089 | $88,084 | #23 | $62,478 |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $101,195 | $76,000 | #3 of 187 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $97,008 | $73,942 | #135 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,511 | $75,371 | #438 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,036 | $65,587 | #178 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,059 | $55,704 | #191 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,202 | $31,919 | #35 of 610 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,919 | — | #168 of 253 |
| Biology | $58,005 | $37,924 | #419 of 841 |
| Psychology | $55,370 | $31,060 | #235 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $54,448 | $45,259 | #145 of 420 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,868 | $40,019 | #337 of 660 |
| Social Sciences | $52,907 | — | #42 of 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,866 | $43,639 | #151 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,556 | $45,361 | #359 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University physics graduates make?
Graduates earn $85,657 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, Bethel University ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for physics ($76,786).
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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.