Mechanical Engineering at Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Lipscomb University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lipscomb University Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical engineering 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 101 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $94,260 | $88,152 | #230 | $60,720 |
| 102 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $94,223 | $94,778 | #120 | $73,079 |
| 103 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $94,197 | $100,522 | #63 | $76,736 |
| 104 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $93,990 | $102,674 | #48 | $67,725 |
| 105 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $93,971 | $86,433 | #245 | $72,690 |
| 106 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $93,938 | $95,507 | #108 | $78,028 |
| 107 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $93,893 | $113,921 | #6 | $75,161 |
Other Majors at Lipscomb University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Biology | $54,965 | $20,387 | #531 of 841 |
| 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 mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,725 one year after graduating and $93,990 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lipscomb University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Lipscomb University ranks #104 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Lipscomb University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.