by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Lesley ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lesley was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lesley University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lesley is $25,227. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lesley, design students borrow a median amount of $57,200 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Lesley is $656 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lesley was $1,063 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,890 | $31,890 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,060 | $19,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,240 | $2,240 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lesley University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Lesley design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Lesley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 35 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 34 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 27 |
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