Lees-McRae College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Lees McRae College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Lees-McRae College 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 $29,900 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $34,300. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $62,700 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $34,600 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at $34,200 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Lees McRae College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $62,700
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,600
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,200
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,600
Zoology/Animal Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $18,300

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198808.

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

Last updated: August 2026