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.
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
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