Institutional Research
The Office of Institutional Research turns data into meaningful and actionable information that aligns with Belmont’s Mission, Vision & Values. In order to measure and demonstrate institutional effectiveness, the OIRP also strives to integrate the College’s mission with plans and activities; to measure progress against a set of comparison groups, benchmarks, and stretch goals; and to promote knowledge management in connecting all its efforts, and the College’s organization culture and structure, to the success of our students.
Belmont College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 800.621.7440 tel
Program Affiliated Accreditations
In addition to the institutional accreditation, several programs are accredited and/or certified by affiliated associations.
- Emergency Medical Services programs by the Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Medical Services (ODPS – Emergency Medical Services)
- Laboratory Technician program by American Medical Technologists
- Medical Assisting program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Paramedic Program by CAAHEP – CoAEMSP (Committee on Accreditation for EMS Professionals)
- Radiology program by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
- Registered Nursing Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs by the Ohio Board of Nursing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at Belmont College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing Program is initial accreditation. View the public information disclose by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website https://www.acenursing.org.
Approved Courses
- The Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid courses by The American Heart Association.
Student Success Data
EMS 2023 Outcomes:
No graduates during the 2023 reporting year.
EMS 2022 Outcomes:
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Paramedic Program Retention Rates: 83.3%
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1st Attempt Pass Rates:40.00%
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Overall Pass Rates: 40.00%
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Job Placement Rate: 40.00%
- Paramedic Program Retention Rates: 69.2%
- 1st Attempt Pass Rates: 44.4%
- Overall Pass Rates: 55.6%
- Job Placement Rate: 55.6%
No graduates in the 2020 reporting year.
EMS 2019 Outcomes:
- Paramedic Program Retention Rates: 51.1%
- 1st Attempt Pass Rates: 75%
- Overall Pass Rates: 100%
- Job Placement Rate: 100%
Since 2019, our HVAC graduates have had a 100% job placement rate.
Program Professional Licensure Requirements
Certification is not required but highly recommended for graduates of the medical assisting program. Upon successful completion of the certificate program, graduates are eligible to take either the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by American Association of Medical Assistants (www.aama-ntl.org) and/or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam, offered by American Medical Technologists (americanmedtech.org).
Accreditation
The Medical Assistant Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (www.maerb.org).
Belmont’s Certificate Program adheres to the Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Medical Assisting effective April 4, 2022. Developed by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board. Endorsed by American Association of Medical Assistants American Medical Technologists National Healthcareer Association and Approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
To prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Medical Assisting Program Outcomes
Year |
Retention |
Job Placement |
exam passage |
| 2025 | 53.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 71.4% | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| 2022 | N/A | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2021 | 100.0% | 85.7% | 100.0% |
| Five-Year Average | 81.3% | 97.1% | 70.0% |
Associate Degree Nursing NCLEX-RN Pass Rates
Year |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Belmont College Graduates Pass Rates |
96%
|
93.1%
|
92.59%
|
81.82%
|
94.12%
|
92.86%
|
Ohio Pass Rate |
86.25% |
84.14% |
79.07% |
75.83% |
86.73% |
90.67% |
National Pass Rate |
88.18% |
82.25% |
78.36% |
75.91% |
84.13% |
86.60% |
95% of National Average. Minimum Benchmark Required by the Ohio Board of Nursing. |
83.77% |
82.25% |
78.36% |
75.91% |
84.13% |
86.60% |
Associate Degree Nursing Job Placement Rates
Graduation Year |
May 2022 |
May 2023 |
May 2024 |
Number of Graduates |
22 |
17 |
28 |
Survey Response rate |
20/22
|
15/17
|
28/28
|
Job placement rate |
100% For those who responded to the survey. Two graduates’ employment post-graduation unknown. |
100% For those who responded to the survey and actively sought employment. One of the responses direct entry to RN-BSN program so they delayed professional entry to RN employment.Two graduates’ employment post-graduation unknown. |
100% |
NCLEX – Practical Nursing (PN) Trend Chart
Year |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Belmont College Average |
66.67%
|
100%
|
100%
|
88.89%
|
State of Ohio Average |
73.38% |
74.33% |
80.38% |
83.64% |
National Average |
79.60% |
79.93% |
80.38% |
83.64% |
95% of National Average |
75.62% |
75.93% |
82.34% |
83.96% |
Year |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
Student Enrollment Count at Start of First Nursing Course |
52 |
36 |
43 |
34 |
On-Time Graduate Count |
21 |
16 |
27 |
19 |
Program Completion Rate |
40% |
44% |
63% |
56% |
Our program maintains a 94% pass rate on welding certification testing, American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 3G position.
Institutional Dashboards
- CCSSE Dashboard
- Enrollment Fall 2027
- Graduates 2023-2026
- Scholarship Data Dashboard
- Pass-Fail Dashboard
- Previous Enrollment Dashboard
The United States Census Bureau’s Center for Economic Studies estimates employment and wage outcomes through its Postsecondary Employment Outcomes Explorer project, using wage data from 50 states and the federal government for the 2001 through 2015 graduating classes. Please click on this link to further explore this data.
The Student Right to Know or IPEDS graduation rate can also be viewed on College Navigator.
Program Professional Licensure Requirements
Several programs also require professional licensure requirements. The following Belmont College programs are designed to meet Ohio licensure requirements:
- Emergency Medical Services – Ohio Emergency Medical Services
- Medical Assisting – American Medical Technologies (AMT)
- Nursing
- Radiology: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – this is a national credential and not dependent upon the state that schooling and/or testing took place in. Some states require a radiation license in addition to the ARRT credential, but that it is not dependent upon the state in which schooling and/or testing took place
To pursue another state’s licensure, contact the appropriate state licensing board/agency.
Ohio Higher Education Costs and Postgraduate Outcomes
Employment Outcomes
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) has created a dashboard to provide detailed information on the employment outcomes of Ohio graduates. This dashboard relies on data from Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) and can be found here.
Data Requests
Internal Data Requests
To request data, please email datarequest@belmontcollege.edu with the type of data you are wanting. To help expedite your request, please include the following:
- What is the business purpose of your data request?
- How soon do you need the data?
- Consider what your goal is and what decision-making it will facilitate.
- What actions will you take with the data once received?
- Who will benefit? What exactly do you want to find out?
External data requests, including public records requests, can be made by contacting Kristy Kosky at kkosky@belmontcollege.edu.
Our turnaround time depends on the complexity and scope of the request. Please submit your request at least 7 to 10 business days in advance. We will do our best to complete your request by the deadline specified in your email.