Design and Applied Arts at Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Lesley University graduates in design and applied arts earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lesley 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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| 225 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $45,704 | $44,904 | #232 | — |
| 226 | Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD | $45,436 | $39,875 | #269 | $27,246 |
| 227 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $45,411 | $46,183 | #217 | $28,267 |
| 228 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $45,099 | $39,714 | #270 | $25,227 |
| 229 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,962 | $47,856 | #202 | $25,479 |
| 230 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $44,939 | $42,773 | #255 | $32,546 |
| 231 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $44,870 | $45,134 | #229 | — |
Other Majors at Lesley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,879 | $46,448 | #450 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $56,837 | $39,211 | #175 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,570 | $36,897 | #150 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $52,367 | $38,404 | #31 of 59 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,260 | $38,442 | #247 of 576 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $49,175 | $20,600 | #8 of 68 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $45,508 | $31,846 | #69 of 144 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,293 | $35,658 | #379 of 476 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $43,129 | $28,787 | #76 of 85 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,320 | — | #216 of 423 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $38,516 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lesley University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,227 one year after graduating and $45,099 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lesley University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Lesley University ranks #228 by median pay four years after graduation, and #270 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Lesley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,333.
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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.