Is Lipscomb University worth it?
Lipscomb University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Nashville, Tennessee (large city). It awarded 1,518 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in curriculum and instruction, business administration and management and registered nursing.
Employer and job title data for Lipscomb University is being added
Federal data below is live now. When the scan lands, this page will show graduates found employed, top employers, first and current job titles, industries, metros and the trend by class year.
- Employers and job titles from public professional profiles
- Industries, metros and states graduates were found in
- Found employed by class year, 2020 to 2025
Claimed schools are scanned first
Federal data
Federal context for Lipscomb University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$45,943
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,007
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,541
Average net price
$24,739
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
1,518
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
2,997
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $69,501 | $90,589 | 126 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $51,922 | $59,936 | 116 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $108,662 | $135,760 | 108 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $60,024 | $73,891 | 71 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $44,668 | $56,187 | 62 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $64,954 | $74,051 | 57 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,252 | $47,933 | 37 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $20,387 | $54,965 | 30 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $38,493 | $61,167 | 27 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $47,655 | $44,328 | 24 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Master's | $43,722 | N/A | 23 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $41,660 | $77,996 | 23 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $26,994 | $42,863 | 22 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $34,077 | $53,211 | 22 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $51,798 | $63,058 | 21 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 129 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 59 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 56 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 50 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 45 |
| Public Administration | Master's | 40 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's | 38 |
Similar schools
Other private nonprofit four year schools in Tennessee
Same state, same sector, nearest by completions.
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
50%
completion rate
1,637
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageTrevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
53%
completion rate
926
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageLee University
Cleveland, TN
63%
completion rate
897
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFor school staff
Claim this page
Correct your page, verify your outcomes, and add the graduates a public profile scan cannot see. Claimed schools are scanned first.
Sources: federal figures for Lipscomb University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page