At Belmont, we seek to equip our students to pursue lives of meaning and purpose and prepare them to pursue their chosen paths upon completing their degree. The First Destination Rate helps quantify how many graduates went on to secure jobs, begin graduate school or serve in the military within six months of graduation. Explore this page to see how Belmont grads are putting their education to work in the world.
of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education or enlisted in the military within six months of graduation(87% were employed | 8% were pursuing continuing education | 1% enlisted in volunteer or military service | 4% are still looking) |
This rate far exceeds the current national average of 84%.
*The overall combined response and knowledge rate for this survey was 72%, meaning data was directly reported or otherwise obtained on 72% of graduating students in every educational level (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate) from August 2021, December 2021, and May 2022 commencements, with the exception of College of Law.
Preparing Students for Rewarding Careers
46% of graduates participated in an internship for course credit during their time at Belmont
When asked, "Which of the following helped you find and/or obtain your current position?" in the Class of 2022 First Destination Survey, 54% of graduate respondents included "Having one or more internships during my time at Belmont".
32% of graduates participated in study abroad for course credit during their time at Belmont
Where Our Graduates Work
| Far West 3.63% | Plains 0.89% |
| Great Lakes 4.52% | Rockies 1.21% |
| Mid-Atlantic 4.52% | Southeast 82.49% |
| New England 0.48% | Southwest 2.18% |
| Pacific Islands 0.08% |
875 graduates are employed in Middle TN (69.7%)!
First Destination Rate by College
- Jack C. Massey College of Business
- Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business
- Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing
- College of Law
- College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Sciences & Mathematics
- College of Theology & Christian Ministry
- College of Music and Performing Arts
- O'More College of Architecture and Design*
- Watkins College of Art*
- University College | Adult Degree Programs
- College of Education**
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation
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Top Employers HCA Healthcare Sample Positions Staff Accountant |
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation
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Top Employers United Talent Agency Sample Positions Audio Engineer |
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation
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Top Employers Vanderbilt University Medical Center Sample Positions Registered Nurse |
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of graduates were employed or pursuing continuing education within 10 months of graduation |
Top Employment Types Private Practice (65.9%) Top Employment Locations Tennessee (84.7%) |
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation
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Top Employers Wide diversity of employers in a variety of industries Sample Positions Director of Basketball Operations |
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation |
Top Employers Kroger Sample Positions Pharmacist |
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation |
Top Employers Vanderbilt University Medical Center Sample Positions Technology Associate |
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation |
Top Employers Adventure Science Center Sample Positions Collegiate Minister |
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation
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Top Employers Brentwood Baptist Church Sample Positions Actor
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation
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Top Employers Fabric Gallery and Décor Sample Positions Apparel Product Developer |
*As of Fall 2020, the O'More College of Architecture, Art, and Design separated into two distinct colleges: the O'More College of Architecture and Design and the Watkins College of Art.
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation |
Top Employers GS&F Sample Positions Art Teacher |
*As of Fall 2020, the O'More College of Architecture, Art, and Design separated into two distinct colleges: the O'More College of Architecture and Design and the Watkins College of Art.
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation |
Top Employers Wide diversity of employers in a variety of industries Sample Positions Wide diversity of position titles representing the adult degree offered
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of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation
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Top Employers Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Sample Positions Teacher |
** As of summer 2021, the College of Education separated from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences