Bethel University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Bethel University at a glance

• 1,008

  students enrolled

• 328

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,610

  average net price a year

  Tuition $32,740

• $44,271

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,860

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Bethel 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 Bethel University

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

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• 86

  open professional jobs

• 13

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in St. Joseph County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $64,885

  median household income

  St. Joseph County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (11 open), sales (7 open), operations (22 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (21), Saint Mary's College (9), Creative Financial Staffing (5), University of Notre Dame (4), Barnes & Thornburg (3), Lippert (LCI Industries) (3), Siemens Healthineers (3), AM General (2).

What they hire for: Operations (22), Finance (11), Engineering (8), Sales (7), Data & Analytics (4), Legal (4). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northern Indiana Workforce Development Board (NIWB), Inc.

• WorkOne Center South BendSouth Bend · 574-237-9675 · Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Fridays 10:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Bethel University?

Bethel University enrolls about 1,008 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Mishawaka, Indiana. It awards about 328 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Bethel University?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Bethel University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,271 six years after entry and $48,860 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Bethel University offer AI or data science degrees?

Bethel 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 Bethel University?

86 open professional jobs are listed in St. Joseph County, 13 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.