by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Belmont University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Belmont University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #88 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 88 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 26 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 247 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at Belmont University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 705 |
| Master’s | 22 |
The visual & performing arts field at Belmont University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 453 |
| Music | 133 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 57 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 45 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 30 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Belmont University conferred 705 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Belmont University is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Belmont University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,560 a year. This is lower than $56,239, the median for all majors at Belmont University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Belmont University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $24,060 in student loans. This is higher than $23,447, the typical median for all majors at Belmont University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,650 | $40,560 |
| Fees | $1,980 | $1,980 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Belmont University were White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Belmont University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 592 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 37 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Belmont University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 22 |
