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Business at Bethel College-North Newton

North Newton, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,879/yr (-28% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI 3.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #238 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $447K $451K $432K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.3x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 42 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$136,008
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$97,568
28% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $34,879/yr fall 28% below the $48,211 national median for Business. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 3.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,000 debt-to-$34,879 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #238 out of 242 programs, Bethel College-North Newton's financial outcomes for Business trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Bethel College-North Newton

Bethel College-North Newton has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 499 students in North Newton, KS.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr
Sales managers $138,060/yr
Managers, all other $136,550/yr
View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Business at Other Schools

The University of Texas at Austin ($94,041) New York University ($77,828) Wake Forest University ($76,722) Baylor University ($74,886) Northeastern University ($74,868) University of Notre Dame ($73,170) University of Redlands ($72,664) Indiana University-Bloomington ($71,100)

Other Majors at Bethel College-North Newton

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($68,369)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bethel College-North Newton's Business program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Business. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Business earnings lower at Bethel College-North Newton?
Lower starting pay at Bethel College-North Newton may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →