Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Belhaven University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,471 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,440 ten years after enrollment, which is 14% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 49.9%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $26,333, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.76x. The average net price after financial aid is $15,676 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Education, Teacher Education, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Educational Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,440
Graduation Rate
49.9%
Median Debt
$26,333
Average Net Price
$15,676
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.74x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.76x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,471
Admission Rate
49.8%
Average SAT
1124
Retention Rate
67.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$30,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,250
Pell Grant Rate
48.6%
Federal Loan Rate
67.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,551
Income $30K–$48K
$12,820
Income $48K–$75K
$16,967
Income $110K+
$20,928
Student Demographics
Women
68.3%
White
35.8%
Black
46.8%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
4.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.1%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation — Dance (DANCE) (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation — Theatre (THEA) (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (54)
Bachelor (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $62,042 | 109 |
| Sports & Fitness | $48,349 | 40 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,098 | 29 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $45,213 | 23 |
| Health Services Administration | $51,594 | 21 |
| Accounting | $60,247 | 16 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 15 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $48,516 | 14 |
| Dance | $32,324 | 13 |
| Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Biology | Not reported | 12 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 10 |
| Social Work | $35,263 | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $39,109 | 10 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 7 |
| Social Sciences | $33,423 | 7 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| History | Not reported | 5 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $62,780 | 231 |
| Education | $52,725 | 221 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Not reported | 74 |
| Educational Administration | $51,210 | 59 |
| Health Services Administration | $60,692 | 59 |
| Sports & Fitness | $56,756 | 12 |
| Public Administration | $52,369 | 12 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Secondary Education | $47,959 | 9 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 33 |
Associate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $45,933 | 9 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,751 | 4 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Not reported | 4 |
Graduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 98 |
| Human Resources Management | $53,958 | 15 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Finance | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | $61,307 | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | $55,675 | 4 |
Show 13 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations | Bachelor | 2 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Bachelor | 2 |
| Accounting | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Teacher Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| International Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Administration | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Political Science | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Mississippi
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Mississippi