Education at Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · Master's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Lesley University graduates in education earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lesley University Compares for Education
All 32 colleges reporting education 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 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $303,202 | $266,095 | #1 | $238,614 |
| 2 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $93,561 | $89,051 | #2 | $77,275 |
| 3 | New York University New York, NY | $83,789 | $79,750 | #3 | $76,983 |
| 4 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $82,156 | $72,107 | #8 | $71,109 |
| 5 | Regis University Denver, CO | $78,266 | $73,194 | #6 | $74,497 |
| 6 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $78,105 | $76,925 | #4 | $57,316 |
| 7 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $75,854 | $72,197 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $73,179 | $74,402 | #5 | $63,006 |
| 9 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $72,585 | $63,919 | #16 | $78,758 |
| 10 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $72,432 | $69,188 | #9 | $62,454 |
| 11 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $71,067 | $64,666 | #15 | $57,349 |
| 12 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $69,483 | $66,371 | #11 | $62,117 |
| 13 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $67,170 | $59,150 | #20 | $65,382 |
| 14 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,492 | $63,514 | #17 | — |
| 15 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $66,392 | $58,177 | #24 | $49,347 |
| 16 | Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA | $66,272 | $60,347 | #19 | $57,479 |
Other Majors at Lesley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | $73,492 | $47,058 | #2 of 60 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $69,678 | $52,900 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $68,384 | $58,625 | #74 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $68,067 | $62,468 | #80 of 285 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $66,404 | $64,047 | #45 of 190 |
| Education | $64,580 | $64,854 | #103 of 214 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $61,296 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $60,700 | $47,290 | #97 of 204 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,844 | $52,486 | #194 of 380 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,236 | — | #61 of 75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lesley University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,382 one year after graduating and $67,170 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lesley University rank for education?
Among 32 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Lesley University ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Lesley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for education ($65,348), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,166.
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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.