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General Education at Bethel University

If you are interested in studying General Education, take a look at what Bethel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bethel University is located in McKenzie, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 general education degrees were granted at Bethel University.

Studying Online at Bethel University

Distance learning is available at Bethel University. Among 2,936 students, 1,295 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 604 (21%) took at least some classes online.

General Education Rankings at Bethel University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bethel University’s General Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#16 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#18 of 18
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#73 of 87
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#85 of 87
Best Value	Nationwide	#309 of 397
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#400 of 406

Earnings for General Education Graduates from Bethel University

Those who finish Bethel University’s General Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,085
2 years	$43,943
3 years	$45,488
4 years	$48,220
5 years	$53,776

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Education graduates from Bethel University take home a median $48,220, compared with $64,391 for all Bethel University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Education graduates at Bethel University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Education graduates at Bethel University are 86% women (12) and 14% men (2).

General Education Master’s Program at Bethel University

Of the 14 master’s general education degrees awarded at Bethel University, 86% were women (12) and 14% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Bethel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	8

Minority students account for 57% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Bethel University, higher than the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at Bethel University

The General Education program at Bethel University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Education	14

Highest-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates

Graduates of the General Education program at Bethel University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	$89,337

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.