Visual and Performing Arts at Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Lesley University graduates in visual and performing arts earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lesley University Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 68 colleges reporting visual and performing 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 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $65,848 | $62,674 | #1 | $41,165 |
| 2 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $57,883 | $59,451 | #2 | $30,138 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,002 | $57,954 | #3 | — |
| 4 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $54,703 | $49,812 | #13 | $31,941 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,829 | $54,728 | #5 | $29,707 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,922 | $56,329 | #4 | $28,878 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,205 | $53,830 | #6 | $29,775 |
| 8 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $49,175 | $43,304 | #30 | $20,600 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #11 | $22,817 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #12 | $22,817 |
| 11 | University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ | $48,112 | $49,436 | #15 | $27,824 |
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 |
| 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 visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,600 one year after graduating and $49,175 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lesley University rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, Lesley University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at Lesley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,625.
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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.