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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Lesley University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Lesley University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $30,100 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $38,600. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Business Administration, Management and Operations, with median first-year earnings of $42,800 , followed by Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at $30,200 , and Psychology at $29,500 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Education (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $77,500 , followed by Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) at $50,900 , and Education, Other (Master's Degree) at $50,200 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Lesley University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Lesley University graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166452.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026