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Psychology at Bethel University

If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Bethel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bethel University is in Saint Paul, MN.

Online & Distance Learning at Bethel University

Distance learning is available at Bethel University. Of 3,603 students, 741 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,137 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Bethel University

Rankings can help you compare Bethel University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#15 of 29
Best Value	Minnesota	#26 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#37 of 135
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#127 of 133
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#456 of 1,496
Best Value	Nationwide	#1270 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Bethel University

Graduates of Bethel University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,492
2 years	$34,526
3 years	$36,899
4 years	$37,504
5 years	$47,740

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Bethel University report median earnings of $37,504, compared with $66,653 for all Bethel University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Bethel University is $21,500.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Bethel University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Statisticians	$130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
School Psychologists	$108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.