Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.7%
- Retention Rate
- 85.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,541
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 69.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $119,716 | $269,705 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $79,473 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $70,456 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $66,077 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $63,005 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $58,221 | $21,082 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $55,512 | $25,506 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $54,697 | $23,732 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $53,080 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $48,600 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $46,478 | $20,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master | $45,852 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master | $44,571 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $42,682 | $26,466 |
Outcomes Overview
Lipscomb graduates earn a median of $55,541 within ten years, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 with typical debt loads of $19,500. Monthly loan payments of $207 consume about 4.5% of graduates' income, well below financial stress thresholds. The university's strong pharmacy and business programs feed into healthcare and corporate sectors where starting salaries often exceed the median. With a 96.6% employment rate and the networking advantages of Nashville's booming economy, graduates find solid career footing. The 69% loan repayment rate suggests most handle their obligations successfully. This represents a strong return on investment for a private Christian education.