Economics at Bethany College

Drawing from peer Economics programs nationwide, this Bachelor's degree suggests a debt load around $24,000 against first-year earnings near $52,000—a ratio of 0.47 that puts it in manageable territory. For comparison, the national median debt for Economics degrees sits at roughly $23,000, so these estimates align with what similar programs typically produce. The challenge is that we're working entirely with proxies here: both the earnings and debt figures come from comparable programs elsewhere, not from Bethany's own graduates.

The $52,000 earnings estimate matches the national median for Economics Bachelor's programs, which tells us something about the field's earning potential but nothing specific about Bethany's preparation or alumni networks. With 41% of students receiving Pell grants, affordability matters here, and a debt load just above $24,000 is workable if those earnings materialize—but that's a significant "if" when we don't have actual outcomes data.

For families considering this program, the unknowns are substantial. The financial picture looks reasonable based on what Economics degrees generally deliver, but you're essentially betting that Bethany's small program performs on par with the national average despite having too few graduates to generate reportable data. Request placement information and alumni outcomes directly from the school before committing.