How much money do Lesley University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $30,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,600 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Lesley University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $42,800 followed by Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology paying $30,200 and Psychology graduates who have a median starting income of $29,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Education (Doctoral Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $77,500 followed by Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) at $50,900 and Education, Other (Master's Degree) who earn $50,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Lesley University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Education (Doctoral Degree) | $77,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $50,900 |
| Education, Other (Master's Degree) | $50,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) | $48,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $45,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $42,800 |
| Education (Master's Degree) | $41,800 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) | $41,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) | $39,600 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degree) | $31,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,200 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,700 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,300 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166452 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Lesley University.