All Bethel University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Engineering · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| Digital Humanities and Textual Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | — | — | $32,291 |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $85,657 | — |
| Biology | $37,924 | $58,005 | $23,552 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | $76,000 | $101,195 | $29,919 |
| Accounting | $65,587 | $85,036 | — |
| Business Administration | $55,704 | $77,059 | $24,076 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,371 | $87,511 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,919 | $68,202 | $24,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $60,919 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,639 | $51,866 | $22,250 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,361 | $47,556 | $26,000 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $40,019 | $53,868 | $25,937 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $73,942 | $97,008 | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Bethel University students earn a median $63,764 ten years after starting college, more than 70% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 71% graduate within six years.
Bethel University majors questions
How many majors does Bethel University offer?
Bethel University offers 52 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Bethel University?
Human Resources graduates from Bethel University earn a median $101,195 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,919.
Which Bethel University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $47,556 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Bethel University overview