Bethel University majors, earnings & debt

Bethel University offers 34 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $80,794 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Bethel University majors by area

Social Sciences & Public Service · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Homeland Security$78,275$79,079$31,919
Criminal Justice$54,207$62,967$31,250
Human Services———
Psychology———
Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)———
Psychology, Other———
Sociology———
Humanities & Languages · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
History———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Religious Music and Worship———
Religious Studies———
Health & Medicine · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$71,315$80,794$25,000
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$31,638$48,730$29,677
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)———
Health Sciences———
Pre-Med / Pre-Health———
Arts & Design · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Arts and Entertainment Management———
Music———
Studio Art———
Theatre———
Business & Finance · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$49,106$60,102$40,408
Accounting———
Business———
Management Information Systems———
Science & Math · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology———
Chemistry———
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology———
Mathematics———
Education · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)———
Education (Subject Teaching)———
Special Education———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians———

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

Business Administration → Management analyst

$99,260
Tennessee
$101,860
U.S.

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

Criminal Justice → Police officer

$59,280
Tennessee
$76,210
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Bethel University students earn a median $47,482 ten years after starting college, more than 39% of Tennessee colleges we cover. 35% graduate within six years.

Bethel University majors questions

How many majors does Bethel University offer?

Bethel University offers 34 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.

What is the highest-paying major at Bethel University?

Nursing graduates from Bethel University earn a median $80,794 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.

Which Bethel University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn the least: a median $48,730 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