Bethune-Cookman University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Bethune-Cookman University at a glance

• 2,732

  students enrolled

• 373

  degrees and certificates a year

• 31%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,030

  average net price a year

  Tuition $13,844

• $28,282

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,518

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Bethune-Cookman University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Bethune-Cookman University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Volusia County, where the college is.

• 181

  open professional jobs

• 26

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 5.2%

  unemployment in Volusia County

  2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $66,581

  median household income

  Volusia County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, security & protective services, which lead to finance (26 open), sales (15 open), operations (39 open), marketing (7 open), human resources (7 open).

Hiring most: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (24), Brown & Brown (17), Embry-riddle Aeronautical (9), State of Florida (7), Davita (6), Amazon (5), AdventHealth (4), Stanley Consultants (4).

What they hire for: Operations (39), Finance (26), Engineering (23), Sales (15), Clinical (13), Legal (9). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia.

• CareerSource Brevard Flagler VolusiaDaytona Beach · 321-504-7600 · Monday -Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm, Friday 8:00-5:00pm
• CareerSource Brevard Flagler VolusiaOrange City · 321-504-7600 · Monday - Thursday 9:00-6:00pm, Friday 8:00-5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Bethune-Cookman University?

Bethune-Cookman University enrolls about 2,732 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Daytona Beach, Florida. It awards about 373 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman University?

31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Bethune-Cookman University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $28,282 six years after entry and $38,518 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Bethune-Cookman University offer AI or data science degrees?

Bethune-Cookman University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Bethune-Cookman University?

181 open professional jobs are listed in Volusia County, 26 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has the most openings.