Is Lee University worth it?
Lee University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Cleveland, Tennessee (small city). It awarded 897 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,892
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,559
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,222
Average net price
$18,878
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
897
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
2,617
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's | $35,189 | $45,844 | 80 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $26,537 | $43,241 | 64 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $67,930 | $70,388 | 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,397 | $48,382 | 63 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $33,162 | $41,882 | 62 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,193 | $59,274 | 57 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,576 | $46,719 | 55 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $45,678 | $54,203 | 46 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $48,304 | $52,116 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $55,175 | $66,769 | 35 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $45,248 | $46,573 | 34 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $39,386 | $50,249 | 29 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $50,864 | $54,167 | 28 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $26,598 | $39,988 | 27 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | $26,676 | $42,329 | 24 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 28 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 17 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lee University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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