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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Bethel University

Mishawaka, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,754/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 4.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #357 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$559K	$559K	$535K
Earnings Multiple	4.2x	4.2x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$133,280

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,904

41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,886

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,228

74% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,754 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 4.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $22,886 debt-to-$31,754 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #357 out of 424 programs, Bethel University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,754 to $55,228 over five years (74% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Bethel University

Bethel University has a 99% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,069 students in Mishawaka, IN. The average net cost of $78,904 over four years represents a 41% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bethel University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →