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.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 238 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 17 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the New England Region | 17 of 36 |
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 |
Read more about Lesley University tuition and fees.
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%).