Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Lee University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 60% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 20th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Lee University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,577 | $79,208 | +4% | #267 of 796 | #172 | $16,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,930 | $70,388 | -21% | #945 of 966 | #903 | $24,997 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,193 | $59,274 | -13% | #820 of 1176 | #653 | $24,788 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,678 | $54,203 | +2% | #194 of 476 | #98 | $16,668 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,397 | $48,382 | +2% | #321 of 680 | #187 | $23,750 |
| Psychology | $27,576 | $46,719 | -8% | #714 of 1027 | #460 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,248 | $46,573 | -9% | #285 of 345 | #225 | $29,625 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $35,189 | $45,844 | +7% | #10 of 29 | #3 | $25,875 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $22,135 | $45,221 | -17% | #533 of 610 | #458 | $22,500 |
| Sociology | $25,127 | $44,193 | -16% | #396 of 462 | #332 | $24,208 |
| History | — | $44,096 | -13% | #393 of 459 | #304 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,365 | $44,095 | -22% | #583 of 660 | #520 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $26,537 | $43,241 | -14% | #130 of 158 | #107 | $26,725 |
| Education | $26,676 | $42,329 | -14% | #23 of 27 | #21 | $27,750 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $33,162 | $41,882 | -34% | #176 of 178 | #174 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $26,734 | $41,162 | -33% | #155 of 156 | #146 | $21,535 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | $40,791 | -8% | #20 of 25 | #18 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,598 | $39,988 | -3% | #256 of 423 | #157 | $28,448 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $36,999 | -27% | #175 of 177 | #174 | — |
| Music | — | $35,702 | -17% | #235 of 268 | #198 | $27,203 |
| English Language and Literature | $30,977 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Lee University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $254,348
- Avg rent near campus: $1,385/mo — vs ~$516/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37323 (4.3% cap, Cleveland)
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🏆 Where Lee University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,960 | $21,960 |
| Room | $4,640 | |
| Board | $4,700 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $37,300 | $37,300 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Careers that graduates from Lee University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology