Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Bethel University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Bethel University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Bethel University graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 82th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors programs nationally.
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
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (33 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | $47,387 | $42,276 | — | — |
| Franklin College | $49,725 | — | — | — |
| University of Indianapolis | $47,783 | $45,310 | $27,000 | 0.57 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $47,755 | $46,384 | $26,000 | 0.54 |
| Valparaiso University | $46,750 | — | $27,000 | 0.58 |
| Anderson University | $46,637 | $41,383 | $29,137 | 0.62 |
| National Median | $43,082 | — | $26,221 | 0.61 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Indiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin College Franklin | $37,350 | $49,725 | — |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $36,136 | $47,783 | $27,000 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $10,449 | $47,755 | $26,000 |
| Valparaiso University Valparaiso | $46,588 | $46,750 | $27,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $35,640 | $46,637 | $29,137 |
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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.