Psychology at Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in psychology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 232 | Daemen University Amherst, NY | $55,412 | $52,741 | #344 | — |
| 233 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $55,378 | $52,708 | #355 | $29,817 |
| 234 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $55,371 | $56,313 | #185 | — |
| 235 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $55,370 | $52,890 | #335 | $31,060 |
| 236 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $55,333 | $57,327 | #152 | $33,487 |
| 237 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $55,329 | $57,440 | #149 | $36,913 |
| 238 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $55,295 | $62,611 | #57 | $33,921 |
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 |
| Physics | $85,657 | — | #36 of 107 |
| 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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,060 one year after graduating and $55,370 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Bethel University ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #335 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.