Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Bethel University
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (33 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | $26,438* | — | — | — |
| Austin Peay State University | $30,708* | $37,417 | $17,500 | 0.57 |
| Nashville State Community College | $29,280* | $38,052 | $13,309 | 0.45 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | $28,980* | $32,601 | $8,750 | 0.30 |
| Jackson State Community College | $27,378* | $31,336 | $5,500 | 0.20 |
| Motlow State Community College | $26,915* | $35,213 | $5,500 | 0.20 |
| National Median | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville | $8,675 | $30,708 | $17,500 |
| Nashville State Community College Nashville | $4,498 | $29,280 | $13,309 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis | $4,550 | $28,980 | $8,750 |
| Jackson State Community College Jackson | $4,516 | $27,378 | $5,500 |
| Motlow State Community College Tullahoma | $4,536 | $26,915 | $5,500 |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 15 similar programs in TN. Actual outcomes may vary.