Belmont University uses graduation rates and job placements rates as measures of student success for graduate programs. Belmont uses a standard set of measures where possible for these programs, however, because of the variability in programs and guidelines from external accrediting bodies for some programs, some measures are customized for the specific program.
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Graduation Rates
Belmont University monitors graduation rates for students enrolled in graduate programs. Belmont uses a standard methodology of measuring the percentage of full-time students who enter in the fall and graduate within 150% of the standard program length. Due to the variability in program length the cohorts reported are customized for the specific program. Because peer data is not easily available at the graduate level, Belmont has established a set of goals and thresholds for each program. Unless required by an external accrediting body, Belmont has established a goal of 90% with a minimum threshold of 70% for all graduate programs. While most of our programs meet or exceed the stated goal, programs with a small cohort size can experience wide variations in graduations rates.
Graduation rates are shown for the most recent cohorts available for each program as determined by program length.
First Destination rates/Job Placement Rates
Belmont University seeks 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 were working, continuing education, volunteering, or enlisted in the military within six months of graduations. Unless specifically defined by an external accrediting body for a program, Belmont follows the methodology used nationally by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). For programs without external accrediting requirements, Belmont University has set an aspirational goal of 90% and a minimum threshold to meet or exceed the national first destination rate of 86% for graduates.
Graduation Rate
The 2018 graduation rate for Master of Arts English, the most recent available based on program length is 100%, above the minimum threshold. It is noted that this program has a small cohort size which can cause the graduation rates to vary.
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 80% | 71% | 100% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Note: The number of students enrolled in each cohort is small, affecting the overall graduation rate.
First Destination Rate
This program uses the university goal of 90% with a minimum threshold of 86%. The 2021 first destination rate of 100% exceeds the university goal.
M.A. English First Destination Rate
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 100% | 100% | 67% | 100% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 86% | 86% | 86% | 86% |
Graduation Rate
The 2019 graduation rate for the Master of Sport Administration, the most recent available based on program length is 96%, above the university goal.
| Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 98% | 95% | 96% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 70% | 70% | 70% |
First Destination Rate
This program uses the university goal of 90% with a minimum threshold of 86%. The 2021 first destination rate of 100% exceeds the university goal.
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 85% | 100% | 86% | 100% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 86% | 86% | 86% | 86% |
Graduation Rate
The 2019 graduation rate for the Master of Accountancy, the most recent available based on program length is 91%, above the university goal.
| Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 100% | 93% | 91% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 70% | 70% | 70% |
First Destination Rate
This program uses the university goal of 90% with a minimum threshold of 86%. The 2021 first destination rate of 100% exceeds the university goal.
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 97% | 96% | 97% | 100% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 86% | 86% | 86% | 86% |
Graduation Rate
The 2019 graduation rate for the Master of Business Administration Healthcare Management MBA, the most recent available based on program length is 100%, above the university goal.
Healthcare Management MBA Graduation Rate
| Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 94% | 94% | 100% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 70% | 70% | 70% |
The 2020 graduation rate for the Master of Business Administration Accelerated MBA, the most recent available based on program length is 96%, above the university goal.
Accelerated MBA Graduation Rate
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 70% | 70% | 70% |
The 2017 graduation rate for the Master of Business Administration Professional MBA, the most recent available based on program length is 96%, above the university goal.
Professional MBA Graduation Rate
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 91% | 89% | 96% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 70% | 70% | 70% |
First Destination Rate
This program uses the university goal of 90% with a minimum threshold of 86%. The 2021 first destination rate of 100% exceeds the university goal.
Health Care Management First Destination Rate
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 86% | 86% | 86% | 86% |
This program uses the university goal of 90% with a minimum threshold of 86%. The 2021 first destination rate of 94% exceeds the university goal.
Accelerated MBA First Destination Rate
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 96% | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 86% | 86% | 86% | 86% |
This program uses the university goal of 90% with a minimum threshold of 86%. The 2021 first destination rate of 98% exceeds the university goal.
Professional MBA First Destination Rate
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 100% | 97% | 100% | 98% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 86% | 86% | 86% | 86% |
Graduation Rate
The 2019 graduation rate for the Master of Music, the most recent available based on program length is 76%, above the threshold.
| Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 89% | 93% | 76% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Note: The number of students enrolled in each cohort is small, affecting the overall graduation rate.
First Destination Rate
This program uses the university goal of 90% with a minimum threshold of 86%. The 2021 first destination rate of 100% exceeds the university goal.
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 100% | 84% | 100% | 100% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 86% | 86% | 86% | 86% |
Graduation Rate
The 2019 graduation rate for the MS in Audio Engineering, the most recent available based on program length is 50%, below the university threshold.Faculty in this department are evaluating program performance.
| Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 43% (3/7) | 80% | 50% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Note: the Professional MS in Audio Engineering Technology program began in fall 2016. The number of students enrolled in each cohort is small, affecting the overall graduation rate.
First Destination Rate
This program uses the university goal of 90% with a minimum threshold of 86%. The 2021 first destination rate of 100% exceeds the university goal.
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | N/A | 83% | 100% | 100% |
| Goal | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Threshold | 86% | 86% | 86% | 86% |
Data is not available for 2018.