Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · Bethel University · McKenzie, TN

CIP 51.38

$71,315Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,794Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,500Median federal debt
85Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Bethel University earn a median of $71,315 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $22,500, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Strayer University-Tennessee
Nashville
$81,061$24,214
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus
Nashville
$76,234$36,303
Herzing University-Nashville
Nashville
$75,774$27,573
Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis
$74,962$34,895
University of Memphis
Memphis
$73,680$23,963
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$71,727$23,362
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis
$70,619$18,000
Milligan University
Milligan
$70,523$26,978
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$69,533—
Union University
Jackson
$68,399$17,437
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$68,235$23,365
King University
Bristol
$68,012$22,250
Lee University
Cleveland
$67,930$24,997
The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski
$67,349$23,425
Cumberland University
Lebanon
$67,094$23,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Bethel University make?

The median salary is $71,315 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.