Top Ranked Programs
Bethune-Cookman University's program mix is anchored in Business and professional fields aligned with workforce demand in Florida's service and hospitality economy. Psychology, General is the largest program with 60 graduates, followed by Criminal Justice, Kinesiology, Business Administration, and Communication and Media Studies. Across 18 programs serving roughly 386 students annually, the institution concentrates on applied professional preparation rather than research-intensive fields. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's regional positioning and program focus. Nursing leads with median earnings of $76,641 four years after enrollment among 10 graduates, followed by Business Administration with $50,413 and Criminal Justice with $46,540. General Studies graduates earn $42,127, and Psychology, General reaches $37,793. These outcomes cluster in the moderate range for four-year earnings, reflecting the applied-professional and service-sector orientation of the institution's dominant programs. The program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways in business, hospitality, education, and health-related fields where graduates enter employment immediately rather than pursuing graduate study. This positioning aligns with regional labor-market demand in central Florida, where hospitality, tourism, healthcare, and business services represent substantial employment sectors. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with national wage trends and regional hiring patterns.