Belmont University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Belmont University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 69th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Belmont University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $124,270 | +49% | #16 of 452 | #7 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $93,688 | +23% | #83 of 796 | #30 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,072 | $79,069 | -11% | #759 of 966 | #540 | $18,750 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $43,422 | $76,276 | -2% | #49 of 84 | #36 | — |
| Marketing | $46,968 | $71,561 | +3% | #163 of 516 | #91 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $71,384 | +5% | #335 of 1176 | #170 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $67,040 | +5% | #60 of 178 | #33 | — |
| Biology | — | $63,792 | +11% | #222 of 841 | #87 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $39,325 | $62,666 | -8% | #181 of 271 | #106 | $23,550 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $28,702 | $58,314 | +13% | #95 of 299 | #49 | $12,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,264 | $57,644 | +4% | #72 of 207 | #47 | $20,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $53,999 | +5% | #99 of 345 | #46 | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $30,666 | $53,893 | +12% | #11 of 43 | #6 | $20,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,245 | $53,532 | +1% | #217 of 476 | #121 | $19,330 |
| Psychology | — | $52,172 | +3% | #390 of 1027 | #162 | $18,000 |
| Social Work | — | $50,748 | -2% | #232 of 420 | #135 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,889 | $48,737 | -14% | #484 of 660 | #362 | $18,128 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $46,834 | -23% | #63 of 67 | #56 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $22,360 | $46,342 | -5% | #369 of 576 | #226 | $23,250 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $22,664 | $44,222 | -1% | #14 of 19 | #8 | $22,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $30,188 | $42,033 | -4% | #95 of 144 | #51 | $20,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,464 | $40,606 | -26% | #593 of 610 | #567 | $15,000 |
| Music | $24,016 | $36,866 | -14% | #224 of 268 | #180 | $25,250 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Belmont University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $754,568
- Avg rent near campus: $2,181/mo — vs ~$864/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37210 (4.0% cap, Nashville)
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🏆 Where Belmont University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,400 | $39,400 |
| Room | $7,780 | |
| Board | $6,510 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $62,570 | $62,570 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Belmont University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology