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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Bethel College-North Newton #1383 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,560 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bethel College-North Newton in the 83.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bethel College-North Newton #862 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Azimuth ranks Bethel College-North Newton #1383 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting a balance of access, affordability, and return on investment. Graduates earn about $8,560 more than similar students at comparable institutions, supporting durable financial outcomes. The institution's return ranking places it in the 41.8 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Bethel College-North Newton #1383 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's college in North Newton, Kansas, Bethel College-North Newton enrolls roughly 504 undergraduates. Retention is 61.9% and the six-year graduation rate is 41.1%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a residential liberal arts institution. Bethel College-North Newton performs strongest in return on investment. Azimuth ranks Bethel College-North Newton #862 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,560 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bethel College-North Newton in the 83.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the college's focus on Business and applied fields that connect directly to career outcomes. Access and affordability anchor the college's value proposition. 40.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 34.4% are first-generation college students, positioning Bethel College-North Newton as an accessible option for students from modest financial backgrounds. Azimuth ranks Bethel College-North Newton in the 17.0 percentile for access and the 13.8 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. For a small private college, Bethel College-North Newton delivers a rare combination: broad enrollment of low-income and first-generation students paired with measurable earnings gains that exceed what similar students achieve at comparable institutions.
Bethel College-North Newton's published cost of attendance is $52,193. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $35,147, middle-income families pay around $33,019, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,270. Azimuth ranks Bethel College-North Newton #1229 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Bethel College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The difference between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based financial aid, though families should understand that net price and sticker price can differ substantially across institutions depending on endowment size and aid philosophy. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,412; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,094, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Bethel College-North Newton is a strong fit for students drawn to business and related fields who want a private college experience in KS. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $55,094, placing Bethel College-North Newton in the 24.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $8,560 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bethel College-North Newton in the 83.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 40.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 34.4% are first-generation — and delivers outcomes that place Bethel College-North Newton in the 72.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 93.5% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors business-oriented fields. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory and aid package competitive.
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Bethel College-North Newton's published cost of attendance is $52,193. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $35,147, middle-income families pay around $33,019, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,270.
Azimuth ranks Bethel College-North Newton #1229 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Bethel College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The difference between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based financial aid, though families should understand that [net price and sticker price can differ substantially](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) across institutions depending on endowment size and aid philosophy.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,412; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,094, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Bethel College-North Newton earn median 4-year earnings of $55,094, placing the institution in the 24.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,560 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bethel College-North Newton in the 83.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Bethel College-North Newton #862 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Bethel College-North Newton's concentration in business and professional fields.
Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 13 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,612, representing 0.7x the national benchmark for the field. Nursing follows with 12 graduates earning $75,293, also performing above the national benchmark at 0.8x.
Additional programs including American History (United States), Teacher Education, and Social Work round out the institution's portfolio, with 7 and 6 graduates respectively. The dominance of Business — representing the institution's primary academic focus — contributes to the overall earnings profile and positions graduates for stable career pathways in fields with consistent employer demand.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
12 graduates
Business/Commerce, General
13 graduates
Social Work
6 graduates
Bethel College-North Newton's program mix centers on business and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college with career-focused outcomes. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 13 graduates, followed by Nursing, American History (United States), Teacher Education, and Social Work.
Across 7 total programs serving roughly 54 students annually, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes. The earnings pattern reflects concentration in applied fields.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $75,293 four years after enrollment across 12 graduates, while Business/Commerce, General delivers median earnings of $48,612 among 13 graduates. These outcomes align with Bethel College-North Newton's emphasis on Business and professional preparation, where graduates enter the workforce directly into stable career pathways.
The program portfolio emphasizes hands-on learning and employer partnerships that support early-career earnings growth. Bethel College-North Newton's program distribution—with Business representing 18%, Education at 8%, and Arts at 7%—positions the college as a professional-outcomes-oriented institution in the liberal arts space.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand, particularly in fields where small-college networks and employer relationships drive placement and earnings outcomes.
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