Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 72.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.7%
- Retention Rate
- 83.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,930
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 76.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $116,083 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $110,643 | $224,812 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $84,653 | $99,150 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $84,653 | $57,147 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $80,669 | $53,160 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $62,674 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $61,651 | $145,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $56,415 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $55,026 | $18,750 |
| Education, Other. | Master | $53,358 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $52,420 | $101,152 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $23,550 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,327 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $19,330 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $42,402 | $32,700 |
Outcomes Overview
Belmont graduates earn a median of $55,930 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many liberal arts colleges. The typical monthly loan payment of $217 consumes about 4.7% of median income, well below the problematic 10% threshold. With a 96% employment rate and median debt of just $20,500, the debt-to-earnings ratio sits at a manageable 37%. Many graduates leverage Nashville's music industry connections to launch careers in entertainment, music business, and media production. The university's strong alumni network in country music opens doors that pure academics cannot. Despite the $57,010 total cost, Belmont delivers a strong return on investment for students serious about music industry careers.