We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lesley University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #9 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lesley University as a strong choice for design & applied arts, ranked #238 out of 558 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at Lesley University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 53
During the most recent reporting year, Lesley University awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Lesley University holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lesley University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,987 a year. This is below $48,791, the median for all majors at Lesley University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lesley University, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $24,818, the typical median for all majors at Lesley University.

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $29,200 $33,326 Fees $930 $930
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Lesley University are White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into 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 & applied arts.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Lesley University granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in illustration in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
Lesley University granted 19 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (37%).
Lesley University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in design and applied arts, other recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).