Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Bethel University
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (7 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | $65,738* | $66,493 | — | — |
| Fortis College-Indianapolis | $66,396* | $67,227 | $37,444 | 0.56 |
| Purdue University Global | $66,332* | $58,039 | $34,627 | 0.52 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | $65,738* | $60,435 | $18,000 | 0.27 |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $64,983* | $62,336 | $34,290 | 0.53 |
| Vincennes University | $60,857* | $55,745 | $20,060 | 0.33 |
| National Median | $68,409* | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Indiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $14,116 | $66,396 | $37,444 |
| Purdue University Global West Lafayette | $10,110 | $66,332 | $34,627 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis | $4,912 | $65,738 | $18,000 |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne | $35,420 | $64,983 | $34,290 |
| Vincennes University Vincennes | $6,886 | $60,857 | $20,060 |
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 35% 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 5 similar programs in IN. Actual outcomes may vary.