Berea College
Berea, Kentucky · Private, nonprofit · 1,513 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,428 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,598 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,132 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,570 |
| $110k and up | $13,700 |
| All families (average) | $6,106 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $82,491 | +$47,067 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $32,729 | -$2,695 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,830 | +$20,406 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,768 | +$5,344 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $41,723 | +$6,299 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,510 | +$32,086 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,722 | +$5,298 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $25,912 | -$9,512 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $36,412 | +$988 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $29,013 | -$6,411 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,456 | +$17,032 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,352 | +$2,928 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 84% of students receive Pell grants · 58% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.