# Lipscomb University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Nashville, TN. IPEDS 219976, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lipscomb-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,493
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,167 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,298 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,951

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,167 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Human Resources at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $63,005 | $22,018 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Lipscomb University | $61,167 | $26,298 | $24,739 | 72% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $67,380 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $67,370 TN, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $66,130 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $62,280 TN, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $62,210 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $63,960 TN, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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