Education at Bethel University
Mckenzie, TN · Master's Degree
Bethel University graduates in education earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% 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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| 146 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $58,304 | $61,962 | #112 | $57,478 |
| 147 | Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA | $58,181 | $61,199 | #124 | — |
| 148 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $58,149 | $52,950 | #196 | $53,665 |
| 149 | Bethel University Mckenzie, TN | $58,122 | $63,492 | #92 | $49,949 |
| 150 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $58,059 | $59,029 | #138 | $56,157 |
| 151 | Quincy University Quincy, IL | $57,967 | $56,952 | #167 | $52,088 |
| 152 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $57,967 | $68,578 | #63 | $62,404 |
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 | $135,391 | $109,728 | #57 of 216 |
| Business/Commerce | $70,110 | $62,083 | #69 of 75 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,965 | $54,676 | #86 of 115 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,949 one year after graduating and $58,122 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 #149 by median pay four years after graduation, and #92 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,428.
← 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.