Design and Applied Arts at Lasell University
Newton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Lasell University graduates in design and applied arts earn 37% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 83% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lasell University Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 290 | Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA | $33,496 | $29,497 | #293 | $19,865 |
| 291 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY | $33,288 | $31,683 | #289 | $15,985 |
| 292 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $32,960 | $38,841 | #276 | $20,285 |
| 293 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $32,379 | $28,513 | #296 | $29,661 |
| 294 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $31,975 | $28,788 | #295 | $26,425 |
| 295 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $29,733 | $32,004 | #288 | $31,022 |
| 296 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $29,529 | $29,012 | #294 | $19,028 |
Other Majors at Lasell University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,304 | $44,481 | #337 of 452 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $69,156 | $38,438 | #5 of 42 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $68,693 | $31,858 | #15 of 137 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,677 | $45,612 | #512 of 796 |
| Marketing | $67,400 | $41,450 | #240 of 516 |
| Criminology | $56,766 | $40,527 | #52 of 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,572 | $28,016 | #945 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,292 | $36,606 | #242 of 610 |
| Psychology | $54,702 | $33,105 | #265 of 1027 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,185 | — | #203 of 253 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,172 | $30,379 | #355 of 660 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $46,378 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lasell University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,661 one year after graduating and $32,379 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lasell University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Lasell University ranks #293 by median pay four years after graduation, and #296 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Lasell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.