U.S. median for this major: $49,176.
College Scorecard field of study; 435 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 42% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,726.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $62,570. College Scorecard.
Belmont University Arts and Entertainment Management: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Arts and Entertainment Management nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Belmont University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,950 | $95,472 | 4.9 years |
| $30–48k | $24,723 | $102,848 | 5.3 years |
| $48–75k | $28,009 | $116,517 | 6.0 years |
| $75–110k | $32,153 | $133,756 | 6.9 years |
| $110k+ | $43,606 | $181,401 | 9.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (61% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Arts and Entertainment Management graduates 4 years after graduating ($53,893) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,375 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Arts and Entertainment Management at Tennessee colleges
Every Tennessee college we cover that reports Arts and Entertainment Management graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belmont University | $53,893 | $22,750 | $33,147 | 71% |
| 2 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $49,184 | — | $16,813 | 53% |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee State University | $46,349 | $23,250 | $13,359 | 54% |
6 more Tennessee colleges offer Arts and Entertainment Management but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Arts and Entertainment Management graduates
Producers and Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Music Directors and Composers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +1.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Belmont University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Belmont University
- Acceptance rate: 95% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 71% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,930
- Full cost breakdown · all 68 majors · overview
Related majors at Belmont University
- Theatre—
- Music$36,866
- Film and Photography$42,033
- Business Administration$71,384
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
Belmont University Arts and Entertainment Management questions
How much do Belmont University Arts and Entertainment Management graduates earn?
Arts and Entertainment Management graduates of Belmont University earn a median $53,893 four years after graduating and $30,666 one year after. The U.S. median for Arts and Entertainment Management graduates across 40 colleges is $49,176.
How much debt do Belmont University Arts and Entertainment Management graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Arts and Entertainment Management graduates of Belmont University is $22,750, about 42% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,726.
Is Belmont University a good school for Arts and Entertainment Management in Tennessee?
On pay, Arts and Entertainment Management graduates of Belmont University earn $53,893 four years out, $4,709 above the median for the same major across 3 Tennessee colleges ($49,184) and $4,717 above the U.S. median ($49,176). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Belmont University rank for Arts and Entertainment Management in Tennessee?
Of 3 Tennessee colleges reporting Arts and Entertainment Management graduate earnings, Belmont University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Arts and Entertainment Management graduates get?
A common career is producers and directors, with a median wage of $79,590 in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area and $90,360 nationally. Others include agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes and music directors and composers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Belmont University Arts and Entertainment Management: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/belmont-university/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management (College Scorecard and BLS data).