C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
27/100 · earnings-weighted

Visible Music College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Visible Music College campus, Memphis, TN
Visible Music College campus, Memphis, TN. Photo: Visitingbones, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 48%
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
F
32/100
Resources
B+
78/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
C
45/100

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

182
Total Enrollment
48%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
29%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Visible Music College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,933
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,345
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
22.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,050
Average SAT
19
Median ACT
48.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 7th 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 Visible Music College

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Music$25,929$33,690-21%#247 of 268#214$26,000

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.

For parents & investors

The Visible Music College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $321,396
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,559/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38106 (12.1% cap, Memphis)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $22,000 $22,000
Total Cost (On-Campus) $34,931 $34,931

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

182
Total Students
51%
Women
66%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Hispanic 17%
Black 16%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 15%
Hybrid (Some Online) 72%
Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 66%
25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Visible Music College?
Visible Music College has an acceptance rate of 29%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Visible Music College?
Tuition at Visible Music College is $22,000 for in-state students and $22,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Visible Music College?
The graduation rate at Visible Music College is 48%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Visible Music College a good school?
Visible Music College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Visible Music College?
Visible Music College has a total enrollment of 182 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology