# Lipscomb University: Writing (bachelor's)

Nashville, TN. IPEDS 219976, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lipscomb-university/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,994
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,863 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,278

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,863 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 | 9.9 years |
| 30-48k | $20,009 | $82,637 | 9.9 years |
| 48-75k | $24,124 | $99,632 | 11.9 years |
| 75-110k | $25,210 | $104,117 | 12.5 years |
| 110k+ | $31,265 | $129,124 | 15.5 years |

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

## Writing at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | $48,263 | not reported | $15,983 | 53% |
| Lipscomb University | $42,863 | $19,500 | $24,739 | 72% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $64,250 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $59,550 TN, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, not reported TN, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% 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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