Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 2,617 undergraduates
Of 26 programs with reported earnings, 25 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 75 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,834 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,845 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,029 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,699 |
| $110k and up | $24,641 |
| All families (average) | $18,878 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,388 | +$35,579 | clears the bar | $24,997 | 0.7 yrs |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's Degree | $45,844 | +$11,035 | clears the bar | $25,875 | 2.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,719 | +$11,910 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $54,203 | +$19,394 | clears the bar | $16,668 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,274 | +$24,465 | clears the bar | $24,788 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,382 | +$13,573 | clears the bar | $23,750 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $66,769 | +$31,960 | clears the bar | $25,950 | 0.8 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $41,882 | +$7,073 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.8 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $30,977 | -$3,832 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $79,208 | +$44,399 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $35,702 | +$893 | clears the bar | $27,203 | 30.5 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $43,241 | +$8,432 | clears the bar | $26,725 | 3.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $54,167 | +$19,358 | clears the bar | $34,120 | 1.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $46,573 | +$11,764 | clears the bar | $29,625 | 2.5 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $52,697 | +$17,888 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 26 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 63% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.