by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Lees-McRae College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below. All you need to do to learn more about a stat is click on its tile, and you’ll be taken to another page that analyzes that data more closely. Also, you can use the links below to scroll to any section of this page.
In the most recent reporting year, students from 15 majors graduated from Lees-McRae College.
Lees-McRae College awards degrees and credentials ranging from bachelor’s degrees up to its highest offering, the master’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 408 undergraduate · 20 graduate (428 total)
The most popular majors at Lees-McRae College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 214 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | 43 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 30 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | 20 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 |
Among Lees-McRae College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $59,914 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $35,351 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $34,325 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $33,268 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | $27,980 |
The majors at Lees-McRae College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 214 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology. ↳ Wildlife Biology. |
43 | $18,174 |
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
30 | $34,325 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. · Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
13 | $24,560 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. ↳ Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. |
12 | NA |
| Outdoor Education. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. |
18 | $35,351 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
20 | $27,980 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
20 | $33,268 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 11 | $17,244 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Veterinary Studies. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Communication and Media Studies, Other. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
5 | $59,914 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.