Liberal Arts and Sciences at Belmont University

Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
38
Optimistic
38
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $41,245/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 4.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #129 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $657K $657K $632K
Earnings Multiple 4.0x 4.0x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 38 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$165,280
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$128,384
22% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,330
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$73,156
77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $41,245 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Belmont University earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 4.0x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The median debt load of $19,330 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #129 out of 424 programs, Belmont University's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $41,245 to $73,156 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Belmont University

With 96% of applicants admitted, Belmont University prioritizes broad access, serving 7,306 students in Nashville, TN.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Belmont University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →