Psychology at Lesley University
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Lesley University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lesley University sits in Cambridge, MA.
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Studying Online at Lesley University
Many students take online classes at Lesley University. Of 2,557 students, 496 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 626 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Lesley University
These rankings give you a sense of how Lesley University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #32 of 54 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #44 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #62 of 116 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #85 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #476 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1359 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #32 of 54 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #44 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #62 of 116 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #85 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #476 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1359 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Lesley University
Students who complete Lesley University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,927 |
| 2 years | $30,969 |
| 3 years | $36,603 |
| 4 years | $46,585 |
| 5 years | $53,633 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Lesley University take home a median $46,585, compared with $48,791 for all Lesley University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Lesley University is $24,924.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Lesley University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.