Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,596
15th percentile (40th in TN)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Lincoln Memorial University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lincoln Memorial University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 15th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services 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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lincoln Memorial University$44,596$41,250
The University of Tennessee-Martin$49,357$47,392
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville$47,236$46,590
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga$47,104$43,472
Middle Tennessee State University$46,032$46,510
Carson-Newman University$45,874
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$10,208$49,357
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$13,484$47,236
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$10,144$47,104
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$9,506$46,032
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City
$34,700$45,874

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.