U.S. median for this major: $43,753.
College Scorecard field of study; 111 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 70% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
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 Music: 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.
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 | more than 20 years |
| $30–48k | $24,723 | $102,848 | more than 20 years |
| $48–75k | $28,009 | $116,517 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $32,153 | $133,756 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $43,606 | $181,401 | more than 20 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 Music graduates 4 years after graduating ($36,866) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $2,348 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.
Music at Tennessee colleges
Every Tennessee college we cover that reports Music 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 | Vanderbilt University | $59,217 | $21,500 | $15,846 | 94% |
| 2 | Tennessee State University | $53,483 | — | $15,796 | 34% |
| 3 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $46,701 | $23,453 | $18,976 | 74% |
| 4 | Tennessee Technological University | $46,253 | $17,500 | $14,246 | 58% |
| 5 | University of Memphis | $45,321 | $22,060 | $12,397 | 51% |
| 6 | Austin Peay State University | $45,100 | $31,000 | $9,735 | 40% |
| 7 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | $44,910 | — | $10,701 | 53% |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee State University | $43,999 | $22,608 | $13,359 | 54% |
| 9 | Belmont University | $36,866 | $25,988 | $33,147 | 71% |
| 10 | East Tennessee State University | $35,707 | $23,000 | $15,983 | 53% |
| 11 | Lee University | $35,702 | $28,000 | $18,878 | 63% |
23 more Tennessee colleges offer Music but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Music graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% 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.
College Scorecard
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—
- Studio Art—
- Arts and Entertainment Management$53,893
Belmont University Music questions
How much do Belmont University Music graduates earn?
Music graduates of Belmont University earn a median $36,866 four years after graduating and $24,016 one year after. The U.S. median for Music graduates across 263 colleges is $43,753.
How much debt do Belmont University Music graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Music graduates of Belmont University is $25,988, about 70% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Belmont University a good school for Music in Tennessee?
On pay, Music graduates of Belmont University earn $36,866 four years out, $8,234 below the median for the same major across 11 Tennessee colleges ($45,100) and $6,887 below the U.S. median ($43,753). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Belmont University rank for Music in Tennessee?
Of 11 Tennessee colleges reporting Music graduate earnings, Belmont University ranks 9th. The highest is Vanderbilt University at $59,217.
What jobs do Music graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $64,710 in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area and $72,040 nationally. Others include 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 Music: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/belmont-university/majors/music (College Scorecard and BLS data).