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

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lipscomb University$82,460
Vanderbilt University$97,121$130,972
Trevecca Nazarene University$79,188$83,408
Union University$78,434$79,875
East Tennessee State University$77,780$80,089
University of Memphis$74,676
National Median$94,220

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$63,946$97,121
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$29,790$79,188
Union University
Jackson
$38,450$78,434
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$9,950$77,780
University of Memphis
Memphis
$10,344$74,676

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 Lipscomb University, approximately 21% 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.