Music at Belmont University
Nashville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 97 graduates a year
Belmont University graduates in music earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Belmont University Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 221 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $37,616 | $39,141 | #194 | $26,875 |
| 222 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $37,484 | $40,226 | #181 | — |
| 223 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $37,112 | $34,135 | #239 | $31,179 |
| 224 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $36,866 | $40,272 | #180 | $24,016 |
| 225 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $36,697 | $41,552 | #166 | $34,098 |
| 226 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $36,677 | $34,909 | #233 | $23,902 |
| 227 | Towson University Towson, MD | $36,285 | $31,844 | #248 | $19,618 |
Other Music Credentials at Belmont University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,018 | $37,264 | $51,250 |
Other Majors at Belmont University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Belmont University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,016 one year after graduating and $36,866 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Belmont University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Belmont University ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #180 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Belmont University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.