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
(81% were employed, nearly 15% were pursuing continuing education, slightly more than 1% enlisted in military or volunteer service, less than 3% were still looking)
This rate far exceeds the current national average of 86%**.
*The overall combined response and knowledge rate for this survey was 82%, meaning data was directly reported or otherwise obtained on 82% of graduating students in every educational level (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate) from August 2024, December 2024, and May 2025 commencements, with the exception of College of Law.
**Latest is 2024, Undergraduate only.
Our Graduates By the Numbers
Belmont University is dedicated to preparing students for rewarding careers
93%
of students reported having real-world experience according to the 2024 National Survey of Student Experience
34.68%
of graduates participated in study abroad for course credit during their time at Belmont
85%
reported growth in their field of study according to the SPEC responses AY 2024
Where Our Graduates Work
1,187 graduates are employed in Middle Tennessee (69.82%)
Far West
2.88%
Great Lakes
4.44%
Mid-Atlantic
3.78%
New England
1.02%
Pacific Islands
0.18%
Plains
1.44%
Rockies
1.26%
Southeast
83.19%
Southwest
1.80%
First Destination Rate by College
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| • Acadia Healthcare • AMSURG • BDO • Blankenship CPA Group • BluWave LP • Bridgestone Americas • Caterpillar Financial • Clifton Larson Allen • Deloitte • EY • Forvis Mazars • Frazier & Deeter • HCA Healthcare • HealthTrust • INSPYR Solutions • ITW Dynatec • LBMC • Mars Inc. • Nashville Predators • Omni Hotels • Oracle • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman • S&P Global • Schneider Electric • Steamboat Transportation Group • UBS • Warner Music Group |
• Account Manager • Analyst • Associate Contract Manager • Associate Data Engineer • Associate Marketing Manager • Assurance Staff • Benefits Analyst • Brand Specialist • Business Intelligence Analyst • Consultant • Employee Benefits Coordinator • Financial Analyst • Human Resources Assistant • Investor Relations Analyst • Logistics Specialist • Management Trainee • Marketing Analyst • Marketing Specialist/Coordinator • Operations Associate • Project Manager • Sales Development Representative • Staff Accountant • Territory Manager |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| • Boston Public Schools • Lincoln County Schools • Maury County Public Schools • Metro Nashville Public Schools • Metropolitan Nashville Public School • Warren County Schools • Williamson County Schools |
• Coach • ELL Teacher • Early Childhood Teacher • Elementary School Teacher • High School Teacher • Learning Specialist • Middle School Teacher |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| • Big Loud • Clair Global • Country Music Hall of Fame • Creative Artists Agency • Encore • Level Group Ltd. • Live Nation Entertainment • Nashville Predators • New Frontier Touring • Ocean Way Nashville Studio • Post Hill Press • Red Light Management • Rhino Staging • SESAC • Sony Music Publishing • Spectrum Sound • Tennessee Performing Arts Center • Tennessee Titans • Universal Music Group • United Talent Agency • Walt Disney Company |
• A&R Coordinator • Administrative Assistant • Agent Assistant • Artist Manager • Assistant Account Manager • Audio Engineer • Booking Assistant • Broadcast Camera Operator • Catalog Manager • Content Moderator • Digital Marketing Manager • Director of Basketball Operations • Executive Assistant • Football Scouting/Recruiting Assistant • Licensing Associate • Marketing Coordinator • Media Coordinator • Musician • On Air Personality • Production Assistant • Sales Associate • Screenwriter • Script Reader • Singer/Songwriter • Social Media Manager • Studio and Postproduction Coordinator • Tournament Operations Coordinator • Tour Marketing and Logistics Assistant |
| Top Employment Types | Top Employment Locations |
|---|---|
| • Law Firms (67%) • Business & Industry (9%) • Government & Public Interest (19%) • Judicial Clerkship (4%) |
• Tennessee (83%) • Arizona • Georgia |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| Wide variety of employers representing a broad spectrum of industries including: • Public Relations • Government • Legal • Non-Profit • Religious Organizations |
• Account Executive • Admissions Counselor • Associate Publicist • Communications Specialist • Community Director • Content Writer • Director of Youth Ministries • Editor • Event Coordinator • Legislative Bill Clerk • Legal Assistant • Marketing Director • Publishing Assistant • Recruitment Specialist • Research Assistant • Social Media Manager • Talent Acquisition Coordinator • Worship Pastor • Writer |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| • Ascend Ampitheatre • Bach to Rock • Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools • Nashville Children's Theatre • Resounding Joy Inc • Rhino Staging • Riveredge Hospital • The Walt Disney Company • Williamson County Schools |
• Actor • Artist • Creative Arts Therapist • Drummer • Education Director • Lead Vocalist • Music Teacher • Music Therapist • Musician • Performer • Resident Music Director • Sheet Music Production Assistant • Vocal Coach • Worship Leader |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| • Ascension • Baptist Hospital • Duke University Hospital • HCA Healthcare • John Hopkins Medicine • Medical University of South Carolina • Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt • Northside Hospital • VA Tennessee Valley Health System • Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
• Family Nurse Practitioner • Nurse Practitioner • Nurse Resident • Registered Nurse |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| • Ascension • Associates in Pediatric Therapy • Baptist Health • BenchMark Physical Therapy • HCA Healthcare • Kroger Pharmacy • PT Solutions Physical Therapy • Results Physiotherapy • STAR Physical Therapy • Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance • Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Walgreens Pharmacy |
• Adult Case Manager • Occupational Therapist • Personal Trainer • Pharmacist • Pharmacy Resident • Physical Therapist • Public Health Executive Fellow • School Counselor • Study Coordinator • Therapist |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| • Adopting Reality Agency • Ascension • Asurion • Capgemini America Inc. • Cumberland Heights • HCA Healthcare • ICON plc • Mars Veterinary Health • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences • Nashville Zoo • Oracle • Scribe America • Select Actuarial Services • Tennessee State Government • Vanderbilt University • Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
• Actuarial Analyst • Clinical Trial Associate • Clinic Assistant • Cybersecurity Engineer • Data Analyst • Forensic Scientist • Medical Scribe • Project Manager • Research Associate • Software Developer/Engineer • Technology Associate |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| • Abercrombie&Fitch • Away • Bauer Hockey • Caballero Collection • Casella Interiors Nashville • Castle Homes • David's Bridal • D+M Development • Esa • Fabric Gallery and Décor • Gresham Smith • In Site Designs • Junk Gold • Paige Williams Interior Design • Samantha Stein Interiors • Y&Light |
• Alteration Specialist • Apparel Product Developer • Apparel Textiles Designer • Architect • Design Assistant • Fashion Designer • Fashion Stylist • Interior Designer • Junior Designer • Project Manager |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| • Big Machine Label Group • BUNTIN • Circa Brand Agency • CLKJ Multifamily Management • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art • GS&F • iostudio • Judith Bright • Marbaloo Marketing • Mavely • MP& Strategic Communications • OBP Agency • Tenn Henns Design • Walt Disney Parks and Resorts |
• Art Teacher • Associate Art Director • Freelance Illustrator and Designer • Gallery Assistant • Graphic Designer • Junior Art Director • Photographer • Social Media Specialist • Visual Artist |
| Top Employers | Sample Positions |
|---|---|
| Wide variety of employers representing a broad spectrum of industries including: • Design • Financial Services • Healthcare • Public Relations • Religious Organizations |
Wide variety of position titles representing the adult degree offered |
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