Belmont University: From here to anywhere
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.
First Destination Rate
of graduates were employed, pursuing continuing education or enlisted in the military or volunteering within six months of graduation
(85% were employed, 12% were pursuing continuing education, less than 1% enlisted in volunteer or military service, less than 3% were still looking)
This rate far exceeds the current national average of 85%**.
*The overall combined response and knowledge rate for this survey was 81%, meaning data was directly reported or otherwise obtained on 81% of graduating students in every educational level (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate) from August 2023, December 2023, and May 2024 commencements, with the exception of College of Law.
**Latest is 2023, Undergraduate only.
Our Graduates By the Numbers
Belmont University is dedicated to preparing students for rewarding careers
48.22%
of graduates participated in an internship for course credit during their time at Belmont
29.19%
of graduates participated in study abroad for course credit during their time at Belmont
93%
reported growth in their field of study
91%
accepted to 1st choice graduate school
Where Our Graduates Work
1,096 graduates are employed in Middle Tennessee (74.4%)
Far West
2.96%
Great Lakes
3.64%
Mid-Atlantic
3.37%
New England
0.76%
Pacific Islands
0.14%
Plains
0.82%
Rockies
0.82%
Southeast
85.36%
Southwest
2.13%
First Destination Rate by College
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Oracle Mars Inc. Forvis Mazars Blankenship CPA Group AMSURG Acadia Healthcare Warner Music Group HCA Healthcare BDO Caterpillar Financial LBMC S&P Global Bridgestone Americas Deloitte ITW Dynatec Nashville Predators UBS Steamboat Transportation Group BluWave LP EY Clifton Larson Allen Frazier & Deeter INSPYR Solutions |
Territory Manager Sales Development Representative Benefits Analyst Assurance Staff Analyst Staff Accountant Financial Analyst Project Manager Marketing Specialist/Coordinator Account Manager Consultant |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
|
Boston Public Schools |
ELL Teacher |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| United Talent Agency Level Group Ltd. Big Loud Walt Disney Company Sony Music Publishing Clair Global Rhino Staging Ocean Way Nashville Studio Live Nation Entertainment Encore Red Light Management Creative Artists Agency Post Hill Press Spectrum Sound Nashville Predators New Frontier Touring SESAC Universal Music Group |
Catalog Manager Booking Assistant Assistant Account Manager Agent Assistant Media Coordinator Musician Audio Engineer Marketing Coordinator Production Assistant A&R Coordinator Administrative Assistant Digital Marketing Manager Licensing Associate Content Moderator Artist Manager Social Media Manager Executive Assistant Production Assistant Sales Associate Singer/Songwriter Director of Basketball Operations Tournament Operations Coordinator |
| Top Employment Types | Top Employment Locations |
|---|---|
| Law Firms (58%) Business & Industry (15%) Government & Public Interest(15%) Judicial Clerkship (8%) |
Tennessee (70.7%) Florida Colorado |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| Wide diversity of employers representing a broad spectrum of industries including: Public Relations |
Marketing Director Community Ditrector Legislative Bill Clerk Director of Youth Ministries Talent Acquisition Coordinator Social Media Manager Communications Specialist Admissions Counselor Content Writer Account Executive Writer Editor Associate Publicist Research Assistant Event Coordinator Publishing Assistant Recruitment Specialist Legal Assistant Worship Pastor |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| Williamson County Schools The Walt Disney Company Riveredge Hospital Rhino Staging Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Nashville Children's Theatre Resounding Joy Inc Ascend Ampitheatre Bach to Rock |
Actor Sheet Music Production Assistant Drummer Creative Arts Therapist Musician Artist Music Teacher Music Therapist Performer Worship Leader Lead Vocalist Resident Music Director Vocal Coach Education Director |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center HCA Healthcare Ascension VA Tennessee Valley Health System Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Duke University Hospital Northside Hospital Baptist Hospital John Hopkins Medicine Medical University of South Carolina |
Nurse Practitioner Nurse Resident Registered Nurse Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| Baptist Health PT Solutions Physical Therapy BenchMark Physical Therapy Ascension Walgreens Pharmacy HCA Healthcare Kroger Pharmacy Results Physiotherapy Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance STAR Physical Therapy |
Pharmacist Pharmacy Resident Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Adult Case Manager Study Coordinator Public Health Executive Fellow; Therapist; School Counselor |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| Asurion Adopting Reality Agency Nashville Zoo HCA Healthcare Vanderbilt University Medical Center Ascension Capgemini America Inc. ICON plc Mars Veterinary Health Cumberland Heights Scribe America Tennessee State Government National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Select Actuarial Services Vanderbilt University |
Project Manager Cybersecurity Engineer Technology Associate Actuarial Analyst Clinic Assistant Data Analyst Forensic Scientist Software Developer/Engineer Clinical Trial Associate Medical Scribe Research Associate |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| David's Bridal D+M Development Castle Homes Casella Interiors Nashville Caballero Collection Bauer Hockey Away Abercrombie&Fitch Fabric Gallery and Décor Paige Williams Interior Design Junk Gold In Site Designs Samantha Stein Interiors Y&Light |
Project Manager Alteration Specialist Junior Designer Apparel Product Developer Apparel Textiles Designer Design Assistant Fashion Designer Fashion Stylist Interior Designer |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| MP& Strategic Communications Judith Bright CLKJ Multifamily Management Big Machine Label Group GS&F BUNTIN OBP Agency Mavely Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tenn Henns Design Marbaloo Marketing |
Junior Art Director Freelance Illustrator and Designer Associate Art Director Art Teacher Gallery Assistant Graphic Designer Photographer Social Media Specialist Visual Artist |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| Wide diversity of employers in a variety of industries including: Design Financial Services Health Care Public Relations Religious Organizations |
Wide diversity of position titles representing the adult degree offered |
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