Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Lipscomb University · Nashville, TN
$67,725Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,990Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,500Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Lipscomb University earn a median of $67,725 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,135 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,715–$109,121). Median debt is $26,500, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Nashville | $78,009 | $14,000 |
| Christian Brothers University Memphis | $71,112 | $27,000 |
| University of Memphis Memphis | $69,386 | $26,199 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga | $66,517 | $20,841 |
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville | $66,228 | $19,000 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville | $65,756 | $23,250 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville | $58,828 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Lipscomb University make?
The median salary is $67,725 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.