Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Bethel University by ROI

Every Bachelor's Degree major at Bethel University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

12

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$192,228

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$56,310

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 75.0%

+$304,670 $70,318 $56,310 $27,000 Full ROI →
2 Human Resources Management and Services.

Grad rate: 75.0%

+$159,429 $63,253 $56,310 $29,919 Full ROI →
3 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$24,022 $53,686 $56,310 $24,076 Full ROI →
4 Communication and Media Studies.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$219,994 $44,013 $56,310 $25,937 Full ROI →
5 Biology, General.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$231,015 $43,301 $56,310 $23,552 Full ROI →
6 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$250,040 $40,760 $56,310 $0 Full ROI →
7 Social Work.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$287,590 $40,570 $56,310 $25,000 Full ROI →
8 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$292,217 $40,153 $56,310 $22,250 Full ROI →
9 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$311,520 $39,441 $56,310 $26,000 Full ROI →
10 Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$353,655 $37,233 $56,310 $24,500 Full ROI →
11 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$356,285 $36,899 $56,310 $21,500 Full ROI →
12 Social Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 75.0%

-$444,500 $31,037 $56,310 $0 Full ROI →

How ROI is calculated

20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.