Law at Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN · First Professional Degree · about 96 graduates a year
Lincoln Memorial University graduates in law earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 147% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lincoln Memorial University Compares for Law
All 174 colleges reporting law earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $308,943 | $294,050 | #2 | $220,843 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $302,120 | $307,259 | #1 | $210,273 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $291,490 | $256,687 | #6 | $175,880 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $291,132 | $286,035 | #3 | $210,979 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $284,309 | $258,889 | #5 | $204,216 |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $279,203 | $274,315 | #4 | $199,603 |
| 7 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $259,944 | $236,532 | #9 | $162,001 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $255,401 | $243,089 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $232,595 | $221,382 | #10 | $170,942 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $226,996 | $206,551 | #12 | $196,724 |
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| 162 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $74,338 | $79,751 | #158 | $49,893 |
| 163 | Thomas M Cooley Law School Lansing, MI | $74,147 | $78,179 | #162 | $45,431 |
| 164 | Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | $74,062 | $83,154 | #147 | $53,246 |
| 165 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $73,596 | $80,396 | #155 | $46,511 |
| 166 | Charleston School of Law Charleston, SC | $73,362 | $81,347 | #153 | $46,657 |
| 167 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $70,352 | $85,359 | #138 | $55,522 |
| 168 | Trinity Law School Santa Ana, CA | $69,932 | $63,634 | #173 | $44,209 |
Other Majors at Lincoln Memorial University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $170,521 | $61,666 | #4 of 143 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $133,193 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $131,865 | $98,489 | #10 of 26 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,009 | $61,118 | #7 of 11 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $63,957 | $60,114 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lincoln Memorial University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,511 one year after graduating and $73,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lincoln Memorial University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Lincoln Memorial University ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #155 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Lincoln Memorial University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $108,228.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.