Bethel University
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 1,871 undergraduates
All 27 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr). Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,218 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,279 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,071 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,963 |
| $110k and up | $33,155 |
| All families (average) | $28,556 |
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 | $87,511 | +$49,676 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $77,059 | +$39,224 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $54,390 | +$16,555 | clears the bar | $54,666 | 3.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $124,673 | +$86,838 | clears the bar | $74,078 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,370 | +$17,535 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $67,614 | +$29,779 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $68,202 | +$30,367 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,556 | +$9,721 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 2.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,005 | +$20,170 | clears the bar | $23,026 | 1.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $53,868 | +$16,033 | clears the bar | $23,702 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $96,278 | +$58,443 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $51,866 | +$14,031 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $90,134 | +$52,299 | clears the bar | $37,584 | 0.7 yrs |
| Physics | Bachelor's Degree | $85,657 | +$47,822 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $104,538 | +$66,703 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 27 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 71% 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.