Bushnell University

Bushnell University's published cost of attendance is $47,143. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,924, middle-income families pay around $12,656, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,361.

Azimuth ranks Bushnell University #651 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.

Bushnell University meets demonstrated financial need through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and federal loans. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

The aid structure prioritizes need-based support, with no merit component in the primary aid package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,276; 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 Bushnell University's median four-year earnings of $59,969, median federal debt of $23,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 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 Bushnell University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,969, placing Bushnell University in the 45.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Bushnell University sits in the 39.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Bushnell University #705 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Bushnell University's concentration in business and professional fields.

Psychology, General is the largest program with 27 graduates, anchoring the institution's economic profile. The Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates 18 students earning median 4-year earnings of $57,601, at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field.

The Teacher Education program graduates 17 students with median 4-year earnings of $46,716, and Nursing delivers median 4-year earnings of $131,400 for 14 graduates. These programs collectively support Bushnell University's long-term financial outcomes and align with regional employer demand in the Pacific Northwest.

Bushnell University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's applied-learning orientation. Psychology, General is the largest program with 27 graduates, followed by Interdisciplinary Studies, Teacher Education, Nursing, and Business Administration.

The Business family represents the dominant concentration, with Education providing a secondary area of focus across the institution's 9 programs. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied professional fields.

Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $131,400 four years after enrollment with 14 graduates, while Business/Commerce, General delivers median earnings of $71,050 with 6 graduates. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates earn $57,601, and Teacher Education reaches $46,716.

These programs reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter professional roles and see earnings growth aligned with labor-market demand in their respective fields. Bushnell University's program portfolio emphasizes career-ready preparation in business, management, and professional services.

The concentration in applied fields means most graduates enter the workforce directly rather than pursuing graduate study, positioning the institution for strong early-career earnings outcomes. 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 trends in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.