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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Belmont Abbey College #1349 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,121 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Belmont Abbey College in the 22.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Belmont Abbey College #924 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Belmont Abbey College's composite ranking reflects strong outcomes across Azimuth's pillars, anchored by a return profile that places it in the 37.6 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,121 less than similar students at comparable institutions, reflecting the institution's ability to support students into stable, well-paying careers.
Azimuth ranks Belmont Abbey College #1349 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's college in Belmont, NC, Belmont Abbey College enrolls roughly 1,276 undergraduates. Retention stands at 70.4% and the six-year graduation rate is 46.7%, reflecting solid student persistence through degree completion. Where Belmont Abbey College performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Belmont Abbey College #924 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,121 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Belmont Abbey College in the 22.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio centers on Business, which aligns with strong labor-market demand and contributes to solid long-term financial outcomes for graduates. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Belmont Abbey College sits in the 15.2 percentile for access and the 21.0 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls 24.2% Pell-eligible undergraduates and 27.4% first-generation students, reflecting a more selective admissions posture typical of private master's colleges. For families seeking strong earnings outcomes paired with a smaller, residential college experience, Belmont Abbey College offers a focused alternative to larger research universities, though prospective students should evaluate net price and financial aid carefully against their household circumstances.
Belmont Abbey College's published cost of attendance is $34,788. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,610, middle-income families pay around $21,195, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,059. Azimuth ranks Belmont Abbey College #1126 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Belmont Abbey College participates in federal need-based aid programs and uses the FAFSA to assess financial need. The college also offers institutional aid to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Merit scholarships are available for qualifying students, and work-study opportunities are part of the aid package for many recipients. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $38,303; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,346, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Belmont Abbey College is a strong fit for students drawn to business and related fields who want a private liberal arts college experience in NC. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $57,346, placing Belmont Abbey College in the 32.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $9,121 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 22.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 24.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 27.4% are first-generation — and delivers outcomes that place Belmont Abbey College in the 6.7 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 74.7% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors Business — students whose interests align with those areas will find strong outcomes.
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Belmont Abbey College's published cost of attendance is $34,788. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,610, middle-income families pay around $21,195, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,059.
Azimuth ranks Belmont Abbey College #1126 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Belmont Abbey College participates in federal need-based aid programs and uses the FAFSA to assess financial need. The college also offers institutional aid to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay.
Merit scholarships are available for qualifying students, and work-study opportunities are part of the aid package for many recipients. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $38,303; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,346, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Belmont Abbey College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,346, placing Belmont Abbey College in the 32.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,121 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Belmont Abbey College in the 22.9 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Belmont Abbey College #924 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Belmont Abbey College's concentration in business and professional fields.
Business Administration is the largest program with 86 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,655, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 32 students with median 4-year earnings of $45,008, while General Studies delivers median 4-year earnings of $60,199 across 25 graduates.
Teacher Education and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 18 and 20 graduates respectively. This program-focused portfolio, anchored in Business, supports consistent early-career earnings and positions graduates for stable career pathways in their chosen fields.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
York University Similar quality tier (#36094 ranked) | NE | 52% | $44,130 | #36094 | Compare |
Lesley University Similar quality tier (#36093 ranked) | MA | 97% | $51,173 | #36093 | Compare |
Culver-Stockton College Similar quality tier (#36092 ranked) | MO | 99% | $46,092 | #36092 | Compare |
Nazareth University Similar quality tier (#36096 ranked) | NY | 75% | $56,458 | #36096 | Compare |
New England College Similar quality tier (#36090 ranked) | NH | 92% | $42,092 | #36090 | Compare |
Accounting and Related Services
11 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
86 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
16 graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
25 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
18 graduates
Belmont Abbey College's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college with applied career focus. Business Administration is the largest program with 86 graduates, followed by Kinesiology, General Studies, Psychology, General, and Teacher Education.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 309 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with the college's professional preparation mission. The strongest earnings performers reflect the institution's business-centered portfolio.
Accounting leads with median earnings of $74,698 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $70,655, Criminal Justice at $60,235, General Studies at $60,199, and Teacher Education at $46,372. This concentration in business and applied professional fields is consistent with Belmont Abbey College's program distribution, where Business represents 37% of graduates, followed by Education at 8% and Social Sciences at 5%.
Most of Belmont Abbey College's dominant programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect regional labor-market outcomes in the Charlotte and broader Southeast corridor. The college's emphasis on business, accounting, finance, and management-oriented fields positions graduates for stable career trajectories in sectors with consistent hiring demand.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these professional fields align with labor-market trends in the region and nationally.
