Biology at Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Lipscomb University graduates in biology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lipscomb University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 528 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $55,097 | $58,644 | #408 | $28,764 |
| 529 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $55,097 | $59,109 | #383 | $34,248 |
| 530 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $55,033 | $55,969 | #510 | $33,206 |
| 531 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $54,965 | $60,043 | #345 | $20,387 |
| 532 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $54,937 | $52,289 | #644 | $34,390 |
| 533 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $54,934 | $55,258 | #533 | $29,468 |
| 534 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $54,821 | $56,660 | #480 | $40,741 |
Other Majors at Lipscomb University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,990 | $67,725 | #104 of 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,930 | — | #202 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,751 | $51,379 | #134 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $77,996 | $41,660 | #92 of 516 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,051 | $64,954 | #899 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,167 | $38,493 | #156 of 187 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $56,036 | — | #15 of 63 |
| Social Work | $53,938 | — | #159 of 420 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,267 | $31,767 | #379 of 660 |
| Psychology | $47,933 | $28,252 | #656 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,544 | — | #265 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,328 | $47,655 | #512 of 680 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $42,863 | $26,994 | #89 of 137 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | — | $32,967 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $23,075 | — |
| Music | — | $19,352 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lipscomb University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,387 one year after graduating and $54,965 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lipscomb University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lipscomb University ranks #531 by median pay four years after graduation, and #345 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lipscomb University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,375.
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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.