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.
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.