# Bethel University: Human Services (bachelor's)

Mishawaka, IN. IPEDS 150145, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bethel-university-in/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,515 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $44,418 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (7 colleges, $40,727): -$2,212
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,903

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,515 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,580 | $72,078 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $12,572 | $51,545 | 17.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,673 | $51,959 | 17.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,645 | $76,445 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $25,871 | $106,071 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Human Services at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $44,155 | $40,228 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | $40,727 | $22,460 | $19,932 | 69% |
| Bethel University | $38,515 | $44,418 | $18,610 | 53% |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | $35,467 | $47,683 | $23,206 | 48% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $74,380 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, $73,940 IN, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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