Bethel University
McKenzie, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 1,547 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,871 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,356 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,713 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,473 |
| $110k and up | $15,163 |
| All families (average) | $12,595 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,102 | +$25,293 | clears the bar | $31,866 | 1.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $62,967 | +$28,158 | clears the bar | $28,908 | 1 yr |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $70,110 | +$35,301 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $135,391 | +$100,582 | clears the bar | $148,345 | 1.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $57,864 | +$23,055 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's Degree | $79,079 | +$44,270 | clears the bar | $28,709 | 0.6 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $58,122 | +$23,313 | clears the bar | $39,428 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $80,794 | +$45,985 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $59,965 | +$25,156 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $48,730 | +$13,921 | clears the bar | $26,730 | 1.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 35% 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.