Bethel University, Minnesota
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How strong are the academics at Bethel University, Minnesota?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
63%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Bethel University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
80
20-29
86
30-39
38
40-49
5

Honors Programs

Bethel University, Minnesota has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Bethel University's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Bethel University, Minnesota:

86%
First-year retention rate
63%
4-year grad rate
71%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $45,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$45,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Bethel University, Minnesota's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
7.6
29.68
51.76
73.84
95.92
118

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8
  • Neuroscience 7
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
  • Biochemistry 3
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 118
  • Business Administration and Management, General 43
  • Accounting and Finance 11
  • Accounting 6
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 6
  • Finance, General 5
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 22
  • Communication and Media Studies 22
  • Communication, General 7
  • Communication and Media Studies 7
  • Journalism 7
  • Journalism 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 7
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 21
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 11
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 8
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 6
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 4
  • Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education 4
  • Art Teacher Education 3
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 3
  • Health Teacher Education 1
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 10
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
  • Computer Engineering, General 2
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1
  • Mechanical Engineering 1
  • Computer Engineering, General 1
  • Computer Software Engineering 1
  • Engineering Science 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
  • Writing, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 89
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 9
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 4
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 2
History
  • History, General 8
  • History, General 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
  • Digital Humanities 3
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
  • Data Science, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
  • Environmental Studies 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 25
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 21
  • Physics, General 9
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 34
  • Psychology, General 4
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 7
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • Social Sciences, General 5
  • International Relations and Affairs 3
  • Economics, General 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 10
  • Lay Ministry 8
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 2
  • Lay Ministry 1
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 6
  • Music Performance, General 4
  • Music, General 2
  • Music, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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