Psychology at Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Lesley University graduates in psychology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lesley University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 172 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $56,925 | $51,798 | #409 | $27,540 |
| 173 | Simpson University Redding, CA | $56,902 | $51,777 | #410 | $37,451 |
| 174 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $56,867 | $53,182 | #320 | $30,176 |
| 175 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $56,837 | $50,051 | #548 | $39,211 |
| 176 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $56,821 | $57,770 | #136 | $33,556 |
| 177 | Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA | $56,803 | $59,750 | #95 | $32,627 |
| 178 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $56,800 | $51,684 | #418 | $31,002 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,211 one year after graduating and $56,837 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lesley University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Lesley University ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #548 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Lesley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.