Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.9%
- Retention Rate
- 69.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,956
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $98,551 | $156,921 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $98,403 | $57,040 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | $58,673 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | $56,087 | $20,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $55,422 | $20,500 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $54,613 | $315,197 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $52,733 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $51,077 | $19,226 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $48,265 | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $47,863 | $22,960 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $40,037 | $23,184 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $36,992 | $32,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $33,987 | $34,145 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $33,459 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $32,925 |
Outcomes Overview
Lincoln Memorial graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $20,000, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 40% based on their $49,956 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $212 consume just 4.3% of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong health sciences programs funnel graduates into nursing, veterinary medicine, and other healthcare careers where job security runs high. An impressive 97.7% employment rate reflects the practical, career-focused education LMU provides. Despite the modest 53.9% six-year graduation rate, those who complete their degrees find solid earning potential in growing fields. This represents a strong return on investment for career-minded students.