Earnings Distribution
How Bethel University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | $49,949 | $48,220 | -3% |
| Christian Brothers University | $54,632 | $57,932 | +6% |
| Austin Peay State University | $48,419 | $51,487 | +6% |
| Cumberland University | $50,607 | $48,710 | -4% |
| Union University | $48,394 | $48,562 | +0% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (14 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bethel UniversityMcKenzie | $18,168 | $49,949 | $48,220 | — | — |
 University of MemphisMemphis | $10,344 | $63,655 | — | — | — |
 Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis | $37,300 | $54,632 | $57,932 | — | — |
 Cumberland UniversityLebanon | $27,840 | $50,607 | $48,710 | — | — |
 Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville | $8,675 | $48,419 | $51,487 | — | — |
 Union UniversityJackson | $38,450 | $48,394 | $48,562 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,157 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with education graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bethel University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.