Veterinary Medicine

First professional degree · Lincoln Memorial University · Harrogate, TN

CIP 01.80

$98,489Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$131,865Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$263,513Median federal debt

115Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University earn a median of $98,489 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $131,316 four years after graduating (middle half: $98,934–$172,192). Median debt is $263,513, about 268% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Veterinary Medicine (First professional degree) at other Tennessee schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville	$95,509	$163,453

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Other programs at Lincoln Memorial University

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsFirst professional degree$133,193
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$113,899
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$97,154
MedicineFirst professional degree$61,666
Educational Administration and SupervisionFirst professional degree$61,118
Curriculum and InstructionFirst professional degree$60,114
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$59,588
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$58,900
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$54,468
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$53,976
LawFirst professional degree$46,511
Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree$46,160
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree$44,596
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree$26,830
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherMaster's degree$12,257
Business Administration, Management and OperationsFirst professional degree$73,638
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$38,379
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree$59,070
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$54,423
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree$31,987

Frequently asked questions

How much do Veterinary Medicine graduates from Lincoln Memorial University make?

The median salary is $98,489 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $263,513.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.