Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, Florida · Private, nonprofit · 2,732 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,896 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,487 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,346 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,882 |
| $110k and up | $18,654 |
| All families (average) | $12,030 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,793 | +$3,443 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,540 | +$12,190 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $50,413 | +$16,063 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $30,852 | -$3,498 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $42,127 | +$7,777 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 4 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $49,835 | +$15,485 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $76,641 | +$42,291 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Gerontology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,623 | +$17,273 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $33,933 | -$417 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 78% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.