Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Lesley University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lesley University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 376 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $45,383 | $48,660 | #351 | $35,464 |
| 377 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $45,367 | $48,685 | #348 | $30,397 |
| 378 | Bethel University Mishawaka, IN | $45,366 | $48,669 | #350 | $31,754 |
| 379 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $45,293 | $39,885 | #457 | $35,658 |
| 380 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $45,257 | $41,211 | #451 | $42,669 |
| 381 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $45,094 | $47,923 | #369 | $34,404 |
| 382 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $45,010 | $52,102 | #265 | $31,419 |
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 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $45,099 | $25,227 | #228 of 299 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,658 one year after graduating and $45,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lesley University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Lesley University ranks #379 by median pay four years after graduation, and #457 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Lesley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,167.
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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.