by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Lesley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at Lesley was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lesley University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lesley is $20,600. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,063 for all visual arts students.
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 |
Learn more about Lesley tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 visual arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Lesley. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% 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 visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Lesley visual arts 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 visual arts majors at Lesley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 35 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.