Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 2,997 undergraduates
Of 33 programs with reported earnings, 30 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 103 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,048 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,009 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,124 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,210 |
| $110k and up | $31,265 |
| All families (average) | $24,739 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $59,936 | +$25,127 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $80,751 | +$45,942 | clears the bar | $21,082 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $90,589 | +$55,780 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $135,760 | +$100,951 | clears the bar | $269,705 | 2.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,051 | +$39,242 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $63,058 | +$28,249 | clears the bar | $26,466 | 0.9 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $53,211 | +$18,402 | clears the bar | $61,583 | 3.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,996 | +$43,187 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,933 | +$13,124 | clears the bar | $22,610 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $23,075 | -$11,734 | falls short | $24,619 | n/a |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Master's Degree | $43,722 | +$8,913 | clears the bar | $32,238 | 3.6 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | $64,350 | +$29,541 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,965 | +$20,156 | clears the bar | $24,375 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $83,930 | +$49,121 | clears the bar | $23,732 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $106,199 | +$71,390 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 33 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 72% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.