Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Lees-McRae College is nestled high in the Appalachian Mountains. The campus is set at a notable elevation, the highest of any college east of the Mississippi. The college holds the distinction of being named for two women, a unique characteristic among higher education institutions.

Programs Analyzed
6
Avg Grad Earnings
$40,267/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
42/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$31,140/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 37% of students receive Pell Grants and 87% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $18,829 $75,316 5.3x
$30K – $48K $21,139 $84,556 4.8x
$48K – $75K $20,899 $83,596 4.8x
$75K – $110K $26,761 $107,044 3.8x
$110K+ $29,115 $116,460 3.5x
Sticker price (no aid) $31,140 $124,560 3.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Lees-McRae College

6 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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74 $69,776/yr High 5.6x
Business Administration
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51 $33,292/yr High 4.5x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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43 $39,811/yr Moderate 2.6x
Teacher Education
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42 $38,996/yr High 2.5x
Human Services, General
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28 $34,811/yr Moderate 1.8x
Zoology/Animal Biology
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13 $24,921/yr High 1.8x
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