Top 2018 Rankings For Lipscomb University
A more complete picture of where Lipscomb University is the "best of the best" can be found on our 2018 Badges Awarded page.
All 2018 Rankings For Lipscomb University
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Top Quality Overall
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| Nationwide | 423 of 1383 |
| Southeast | 60 of 353 |
| Tennessee | 5 of 39 |
Best Colleges For The Money (all undergraduates)
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| Nationwide | 603 of 1325 |
| Southeast | 153 of 343 |
| Tennessee |
Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting aid)
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| Nationwide | 429 of 1325 |
| Southeast | 99 of 343 |
| Tennessee | 15 of 38 |
Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting no aid)
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| Nationwide | 553 of 1325 |
| Southeast | 132 of 343 |
| Tennessee | 13 of 38 |
Diversity
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| Overall | 778 of 2355 |
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| Location | 397 of 2360 |
Best Religiously Affiliated
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| Churches of Christ | 3 of 11 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Top Ranked | 260 of 823 |
| Best Value | 281 of 805 |
| Most Popular | 491 of 1413 |
| Most Focused | 357 of 1413 |
| Highest Paid Grads | 384 of 892 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 83 of 239 |
| Most Popular | 118 of 571 |
| Most Focused | 34 of 571 |
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General Biology
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| Top Ranked | 366 of 818 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 597 of 1372 |
| Most Focused | 522 of 1372 |
| Highest Paid Grads | 414 of 850 |
Business, Management & Marketing
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| Top Ranked | 175 of 825 |
| Best Value | 212 of 798 |
| Most Popular | 666 of 2041 |
| Most Focused | 692 of 2041 |
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Accounting
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| Top Ranked | 47 of 600 |
| Best Value | 86 of 584 |
| Most Popular | 411 of 1312 |
| Most Focused | 255 of 1312 |
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Business Administration & Management
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| Top Ranked | 194 of 724 |
| Best Value | 264 of 701 |
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Entrepreneurial Studies
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| Most Popular | 82 of 203 |
| Most Focused | 56 of 203 |
Finance & Financial Management
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| Top Ranked | 177 of 382 |
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Human Resource Management
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| Top Ranked | 35 of 135 |
| Best Value | 27 of 129 |
| Most Popular | 89 of 379 |
| Most Focused | 68 of 379 |
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International Business
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Management Information Systems
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Marketing
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| Top Ranked | 161 of 402 |
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Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing
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Communication & Journalism
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| Top Ranked | 222 of 582 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 555 of 1219 |
| Most Focused | 553 of 1219 |
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Communication & Media Studies
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Journalism
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 103 of 343 |
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Public Relations & Advertising
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Computer & Information Sciences
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Computer Information Systems
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Education
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| Top Ranked | 86 of 421 |
| Best Value | 159 of 409 |
| Most Popular | 443 of 1366 |
| Most Focused | 466 of 1366 |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific
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| Most Popular | 414 of 1169 |
| Most Focused | 431 of 1169 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific
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| Top Ranked | 88 of 351 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 302 of 864 |
| Most Focused | 284 of 864 |
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Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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English Language & Literature
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| Most Popular | 567 of 1360 |
| Most Focused | 383 of 1360 |
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Literature
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| Most Popular | 18 of 44 |
| Most Focused | 21 of 44 |
Writing Studies
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| Most Popular | 136 of 365 |
| Most Focused | 94 of 365 |
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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
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Food, Nutrition & Related Services
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Human Development & Family Studies
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Textile & Apparel Studies
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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Germanic Languages
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Romance Languages
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Health Professions
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| Top Ranked | 225 of 582 |
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Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
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| Top Ranked | 32 of 72 |
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 44 of 128 |
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Health/Medical Prep Programs
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Nursing
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| Top Ranked | 240 of 513 |
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Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
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History
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 609 of 1261 |
| Most Focused | 492 of 1261 |
History
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 609 of 1261 |
| Most Focused | 492 of 1261 |
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Legal Professions
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 142 of 383 |
| Most Focused | 164 of 383 |
Non-Professional General Legal Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 42 of 119 |
| Most Focused | 25 of 119 |
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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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Liberal Arts General Studies
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Mathematics & Statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics
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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Most Popular | 414 of 1017 |
| Most Focused | 389 of 1017 |
Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Most Popular | 40 of 131 |
| Most Focused | 45 of 131 |
Sustainability Science
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Natural Resources & Conservation
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Natural Resources Conservation
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
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| Top Ranked | 198 of 452 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 417 of 890 |
| Most Focused | 432 of 890 |
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Health & Physical Education
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| Top Ranked | 168 of 443 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 392 of 820 |
| Most Focused | 383 of 820 |
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Philosophy & Religious Studies
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Philosophy
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Psychology
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| Top Ranked | 335 of 826 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 642 of 1492 |
| Most Focused | 627 of 1492 |
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General Psychology
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| Top Ranked | 326 of 832 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 590 of 1407 |
| Most Focused | 551 of 1407 |
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Public Administration & Social Service
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| Top Ranked | 178 of 406 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 377 of 862 |
| Most Focused | 315 of 862 |
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Social Work
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| Top Ranked | 127 of 366 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 179 of 576 |
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Social Sciences
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International Relations & National Security
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Political Science & Government
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Theology & Religious Vocations
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| Most Popular | |
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| Highest Paid Grads | 42 of 95 |
Biblical Studies
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Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Design & Applied Arts
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Drama & Theater Arts
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 330 of 809 |
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Fine & Studio Arts
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Music
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| Most Popular | 483 of 1030 |
| Most Focused | 394 of 1030 |
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Men's Sports
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| Men's Baseball (D1) | |
| Men's Basketball (D1) | |
| Men's Soccer (D1) | 82 of 187 |
Women's Sports
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| Women's Basketball (D1) | |
| Women's Soccer (D1) | 112 of 305 |
| Women's Softball (D1) | 68 of 272 |
| Women's Volleyball (D1) | 86 of 306 |
Veterans
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| Overall | 182 of 1423 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 155 of 831 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 58 of 243 |
General Biology
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 359 of 829 |
Business, Management & Marketing
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 196 of 861 |
Accounting
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 12 of 622 |
Business Administration & Management
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 256 of 759 |
Finance & Financial Management
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Human Resource Management
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 39 of 142 |
Marketing
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Communication & Journalism
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 215 of 590 |
Journalism
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Education
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 110 of 430 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 111 of 361 |
Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Health Professions
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 288 of 606 |
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
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Nursing
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History
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History
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Legal Professions
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Non-Professional General Legal Studies
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Health & Physical Education
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 217 of 451 |
Psychology
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 279 of 841 |
General Psychology
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 282 of 848 |
Public Administration & Social Service
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Social Work
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Design & Applied Arts
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Business, Management & Marketing
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| Top Ranked Online | 41 of 273 |
| Most Popular Online |
Business Administration & Management
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| Top Ranked Online | 31 of 213 |
| Most Popular Online |
International Quality
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| OVERALL | 441 of 1174 |
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| United Kingdom |
International Value
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| OVERALL | 352 of 1148 |
| Canada | 297 of 603 |
| China | 377 of 786 |
| India | |
| Nigeria | |
| Saudi Arabia | |
| South Korea | |
| United Kingdom | 211 of 462 |
