Lipscomb University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Lipscomb University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 68th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Lipscomb University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $67,725 | $93,990 | +2% | #104 of 318 | #48 | $26,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $83,930 | +10% | #202 of 796 | #107 | $23,732 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,379 | $80,751 | +18% | #134 of 1176 | #63 | $21,082 |
| Marketing | $41,660 | $77,996 | +13% | #92 of 516 | #44 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,954 | $74,051 | -17% | #899 of 966 | #805 | $25,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $38,493 | $61,167 | -10% | #156 of 187 | #124 | $23,317 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $56,036 | +11% | #15 of 63 | #12 | — |
| Biology | $20,387 | $54,965 | -4% | #531 of 841 | #345 | $24,375 |
| Social Work | — | $53,938 | +4% | #159 of 420 | #46 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $31,767 | $52,267 | -7% | #379 of 660 | #237 | $21,253 |
| Psychology | $28,252 | $47,933 | -5% | #656 of 1027 | #373 | $22,610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $47,544 | -7% | #265 of 345 | #194 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,655 | $44,328 | -6% | #512 of 680 | #406 | $18,250 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $26,994 | $42,863 | -12% | #89 of 137 | #72 | $17,625 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $32,967 | — | — | — | — | $23,250 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $23,075 | — | — | — | — | $24,619 |
| Music | $19,352 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Lipscomb University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $998,546
- Avg rent near campus: $1,861/mo — vs ~$917/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37210 (4.0% cap, Nashville)
Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.
Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
🏆 Where Lipscomb University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,848 | $35,848 |
| Room | $8,252 | |
| Board | $6,552 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $59,678 | $59,678 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Lipscomb University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
👥 Race & Ethnicity
🏠 Living Arrangements
💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lipscomb University?
How much does it cost to attend Lipscomb University?
What is the graduation rate at Lipscomb University?
Is Lipscomb University a good school?
- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Lipscomb University?
Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for Lipscomb University — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →
🎓 Similar Colleges to Lipscomb University
Compare with other 4-Year private non-profit institutions of similar size.
Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology