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Bethel University-Tennessee

325 Cherry Avenue, McKenzie, TN 38201, USA

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US ranking
position: 615
Tuition & fees per year: $18,744
Acceptance rate: 97.00%
Median alumni salary: $48,196
Avg. SAT and ACT: 992 SAT, 18 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at Bethel University-Tennessee?

Bethel University-Tennessee exhibits notably low graduation rates compared to many other institutions. The overall graduation rate stands at 35%, placing it in the bottom 15% nationally. Male students graduate at a somewhat lower rate of 32%, ranking in the bottom 20%, while female students have a slightly higher graduation rate of 39%, also in the lowest 15% bracket.

More concerning are the four-year and six-year graduation rates, both recorded at 0%, which situates the university in the bottom 5% for these key milestones. This suggests that very few, if any, students complete their degrees within the traditional timeframe of four or six years.

Retention rates, an important indicator of student persistence beyond the first year, are also low, with Bethel University-Tennessee at 59%. This figure is similarly ranked in the bottom 15% among peers, indicating challenges in maintaining student enrollment through successive academic years.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Bethel University-Tennessee?

Graduates from Bethel University-Tennessee pursue a range of degrees with varying earning potentials. Among the degrees with available data, those earning the highest average salaries include Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing, where alumni earn approximately $57,927 annually. This highlights a solid return for students entering healthcare fields at the university.

Business-related degrees also present viable earning opportunities. Graduates with a focus in Business Administration, Management, and Operations report average earnings around $46,354, indicating a competitive income for entry to mid-level business careers. Meanwhile, alumni with degrees in Criminal Justice and Corrections may expect earnings near $47,898, suggesting respectable compensation for those entering public safety and law enforcement roles.

Overall, the highest reported earning fields at Bethel University-Tennessee are in healthcare and specialized professional areas, notably nursing and business management. Prospective students may find these programs attractive based on the potential financial outcomes after graduation.

Bethel University-Tennessee Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 35%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation N/A
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation N/A
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Bethel University-Tennessee Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

Bethel University-Tennessee Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services

044

Education

431659

English Language and Literature/Letters

8311

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

162036

Mathematics and Statistics

4913

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

257

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

233457

Philosophy and Religious Studies

235

Theology and Religious Vocations

202

Psychology

462167

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

4882130

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

14216

Social Sciences

729

Visual and Performing Arts

111223

Health Professions and Related Programs

671885

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

95159254

History

11415

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

213556

Health Professions and Related Programs

10146147