Is Lees-McRae College worth it?
Lees-McRae College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Banner Elk, North Carolina (rural area). It awarded 204 degrees in 2024, most often in wildlife biology, criminal justice administration and human services.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,074
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,979
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,415
Average net price
$28,340
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
204
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
873
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,776 | $87,523 | 61 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,811 | $50,085 | 48 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,996 | $45,862 | 41 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | $24,921 | $38,699 | 37 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $34,811 | $43,273 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $33,292 | $60,108 | 24 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nutrition Sciences | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's | 10 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lees-McRae College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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