Human Services at Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Lees-McRae College graduates in human services earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lees-McRae College Compares for Human Services
All 94 colleges reporting human services 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 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,314 | $65,021 | #1 | $41,551 |
| 2 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $66,583 | $59,946 | #3 | $51,659 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,190 | $57,123 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #14 | $45,799 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #15 | $45,799 |
| 6 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $60,091 | $57,194 | #4 | $43,105 |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $58,130 | $60,332 | #2 | $34,359 |
| 8 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $58,117 | $51,004 | #29 | $39,099 |
| 9 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $57,910 | $55,118 | #6 | — |
| 10 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $56,827 | $54,088 | #12 | $42,839 |
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| 72 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $43,976 | $46,807 | #65 | $33,351 |
| 73 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $43,810 | $45,352 | #74 | $34,032 |
| 74 | Bluefield University Bluefield, VA | $43,789 | $39,874 | #89 | $33,808 |
| 75 | Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC | $43,273 | $46,438 | #68 | $34,811 |
| 76 | Lancaster Bible College Lancaster, PA | $42,735 | $43,462 | #79 | $33,664 |
| 77 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $42,718 | $47,368 | #59 | $34,478 |
| 78 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $42,004 | $47,561 | #55 | $29,318 |
Other Majors at Lees-McRae College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,523 | $69,776 | #437 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,108 | $33,292 | #792 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,085 | $39,811 | #486 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,862 | $38,996 | #448 of 680 |
| Psychology | $44,161 | — | #830 of 1027 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $38,699 | $24,921 | #47 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lees-McRae College human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,811 one year after graduating and $43,273 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lees-McRae College rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Lees-McRae College ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Lees-McRae College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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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.