Bethel University
Mishawaka, Indiana · Private, nonprofit · 1,008 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 44 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,580 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,572 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,673 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,645 |
| $110k and up | $25,871 |
| All families (average) | $18,610 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,384 | +$36,892 | clears the bar | $26,779 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $78,413 | +$41,921 | clears the bar | $21,442 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,731 | +$22,239 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 1 yr |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's Degree | $37,149 | +$657 | clears the bar | $23,125 | 35.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $48,243 | +$11,751 | clears the bar | $24,625 | 2.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $45,366 | +$8,874 | clears the bar | $22,886 | 2.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,222 | +$8,730 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $46,174 | +$9,682 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $53,186 | +$16,694 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,515 | +$2,023 | clears the bar | $31,228 | 15.4 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $47,373 | +$10,881 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,689 | +$32,197 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,152 | +$16,660 | clears the bar | $25,434 | 1.5 yrs |
| American Sign Language | Bachelor's Degree | $35,783 | -$709 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 53% 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.