# Belmont University: Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's)

Nashville, TN. IPEDS 219709, CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/belmont-university/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,666
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,893 (U.S. median for this major: $49,176 across 40 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,750 (U.S. median $25,726)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (3 colleges, $49,184): +$4,709
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,717

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,893 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Arts and Entertainment Management at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | $53,893 | $22,750 | $33,147 | 71% |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | $49,184 | not reported | $16,813 | 53% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $46,349 | $23,250 | $13,359 | 54% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $79,590 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $73,020 TN, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011): median wage $75,390 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $75,390 TN, $82,890 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $84,660 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $79,640 TN, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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