TN | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Lincoln Memorial University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,653,080 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 14.2 years.
4-year net cost
$81,624
Estimated debt
$50,607
Early salary signal
$133,006
Graduation rate
50%
Why this score?
Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($81,624), estimated debt ($50,607), early-career salary ($133,006), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
PROFESSIONAL
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85
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,653,080
Salary Outlook
$133,006
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
3.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
PROFESSIONAL
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81
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,269,149
Salary Outlook
$102,855
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
4.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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80
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,219,360
Salary Outlook
$98,945
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
4.3 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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79
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,116,355
Salary Outlook
$90,855
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
4.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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62
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$770,721
Salary Outlook
$63,711
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
6.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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62
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$766,182
Salary Outlook
$63,355
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
6.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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61
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$749,665
Salary Outlook
$62,058
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
6.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
PROFESSIONAL
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56
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$690,421
Salary Outlook
$57,405
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
7.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
PROFESSIONAL
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54
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$664,727
Salary Outlook
$55,387
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
7.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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52
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$638,189
Salary Outlook
$53,303
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$598,600
Salary Outlook
$50,194
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
8.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
PROFESSIONAL
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$594,686
Salary Outlook
$49,886
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
8.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
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42
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$546,149
Salary Outlook
$46,075
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
9.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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42
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$537,816
Salary Outlook
$45,420
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
9.3 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
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35
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$479,942
Salary Outlook
$40,875
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
10.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
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33
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$455,033
Salary Outlook
$38,919
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
10.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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25
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$361,791
Salary Outlook
$31,596
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
13.4 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
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24
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$340,646
Salary Outlook
$29,936
Estimated Debt
$50,607
Payback
14.2 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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ROI Snapshot
PROFESSIONAL
85
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$3,328,796
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,653,080
Value at risk
$1,675,716
Payback
3.2 years
PROFESSIONAL
81
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,555,676
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,269,149
Value at risk
$1,286,527
Payback
4.1 years
MASTERS
80
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,455,416
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,219,360
Value at risk
$1,236,056
Payback
4.3 years
MASTERS
79
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$2,247,996
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,116,355
Value at risk
$1,131,641
Payback
4.7 years
MASTERS
62
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,551,996
Risk-adjusted ROI
$770,721
Value at risk
$781,275
Payback
6.7 years
MASTERS
62
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,542,856
Risk-adjusted ROI
$766,182
Value at risk
$776,674
Payback
6.7 years
BACHELORS
61
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,509,596
Risk-adjusted ROI
$749,665
Value at risk
$759,931
Payback
6.8 years
PROFESSIONAL
56
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,390,296
Risk-adjusted ROI
$690,421
Value at risk
$699,875
Payback
7.4 years
PROFESSIONAL
54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,338,556
Risk-adjusted ROI
$664,727
Value at risk
$673,829
Payback
7.7 years
ASSOCIATE
52
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,285,116
Risk-adjusted ROI
$638,189
Value at risk
$646,927
Payback
8 years
MASTERS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,205,396
Risk-adjusted ROI
$598,600
Value at risk
$606,796
Payback
8.5 years
PROFESSIONAL
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,197,516
Risk-adjusted ROI
$594,686
Value at risk
$602,830
Payback
8.5 years
MASTERS
42
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,099,776
Risk-adjusted ROI
$546,149
Value at risk
$553,627
Payback
9.2 years
BACHELORS
42
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,082,996
Risk-adjusted ROI
$537,816
Value at risk
$545,180
Payback
9.3 years
MASTERS
35
High Risk
On-time ROI
$966,456
Risk-adjusted ROI
$479,942
Value at risk
$486,514
Payback
10.4 years
MASTERS
33
High Risk
On-time ROI
$916,296
Risk-adjusted ROI
$455,033
Value at risk
$461,263
Payback
10.9 years
BACHELORS
25
High Risk
On-time ROI
$728,536
Risk-adjusted ROI
$361,791
Value at risk
$366,745
Payback
13.4 years
ASSOCIATE
24
High Risk
On-time ROI
$685,956
Risk-adjusted ROI
$340,646
Value at risk
$345,310
Payback
14.2 years
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