U.S. median for this major: $68,118.
College Scorecard field of study; 36 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 43% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,486.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $55,117. College Scorecard.
Lipscomb University Human Resources: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Tennessee colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Human Resources nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Lipscomb University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,048 | $82,798 | 3.1 years |
| $30–48k | $20,009 | $82,637 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $24,124 | $99,632 | 3.7 years |
| $75–110k | $25,210 | $104,117 | 3.9 years |
| $110k+ | $31,265 | $129,124 | 4.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (61% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Human Resources graduates 4 years after graduating ($61,167) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $26,649 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Human Resources at Tennessee colleges
Every Tennessee college we cover that reports Human Resources graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $63,005 | $22,018 | $18,976 | 74% |
| 2 | Lipscomb University | $61,167 | $26,298 | $24,739 | 72% |
7 more Tennessee colleges offer Human Resources but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Human Resources graduates
HR specialist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Training and Development Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Compliance Officers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Lipscomb University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Lipscomb University
- Acceptance rate: 68% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 72% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,541
- Full cost breakdown · all 75 majors · overview
Related majors at Lipscomb University
- Business Administration$80,751
- Finance—
- Accounting$83,930
- Marketing$77,996
Lipscomb University Human Resources questions
How much do Lipscomb University Human Resources graduates earn?
Human Resources graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median $61,167 four years after graduating and $38,493 one year after. The U.S. median for Human Resources graduates across 170 colleges is $68,118.
How much debt do Lipscomb University Human Resources graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Human Resources graduates of Lipscomb University is $26,298, about 43% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,486.
Where does Lipscomb University rank for Human Resources in Tennessee?
Of 2 Tennessee colleges reporting Human Resources graduate earnings, Lipscomb University ranks 2nd. The highest is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville at $63,005.
What jobs do Human Resources graduates get?
A common career is hr specialist, with a median wage of $67,380 in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area and $75,940 nationally. Others include training and development specialists and compliance officers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Lipscomb University Human Resources: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/lipscomb-university/majors/human-resources (College Scorecard and BLS data).