Median Earnings (1yr)
$97,154
23rd percentile (60th in TN)
Sample Size
128
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Lincoln Memorial University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lincoln Memorial University graduates earn $97k, placing them in the 23th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lincoln Memorial University$97,154$105,025
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc$200,989$176,432
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga$150,889$157,831
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville$130,211$99,283
Vanderbilt University$109,840$112,247
Southern Adventist University$105,170$110,118
National Median$106,264

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc
Madison
$200,989
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$10,144$150,889
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$13,484$130,211
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$63,946$109,840
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale
$25,590$105,170

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lincoln Memorial University, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.