Median Earnings (1yr)
$34,077
5th percentile (40th in TN)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Lipscomb University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lipscomb University graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions 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

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lipscomb University$34,077$43,062
Carson-Newman University$42,054$41,638
Richmont Graduate University$36,561$43,344
Trevecca Nazarene University$35,274
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City
$34,700$42,054
Richmont Graduate University
Chattanooga
$36,561
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville
$29,790$35,274

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.