Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit
All 7 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr). Another 18 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,030 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,733 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,905 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,854 |
| $110k and up | $33,664 |
| All families (average) | $28,340 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
7 of 25 programs could be assessed 28% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $60,108 | +$26,049 | clears the bar | $17,605 | 0.7 yrs | 35 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $38,699 | +$4,640 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 5.0 yrs | 33 |
| Teacher Education (by level) | Bachelor's Degree | $45,862 | +$11,803 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.3 yrs | 29 |
| Criminal Justice | Bachelor's Degree | $50,085 | +$16,026 | clears the bar | $14,050 | 0.9 yrs | 29 |
| Human Services | Bachelor's Degree | $43,273 | +$9,214 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.4 yrs | 29 |
| Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $44,161 | +$10,102 | clears the bar | $25,624 | 2.5 yrs | 14 |
| Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $87,523 | +$53,464 | clears the bar | $19,339 | 0.4 yrs | 11 |
| Biology | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 15 |
| Kinesiology and Physical Education | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 13 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 5 |
| Communications and Media | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Theatre | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Special Education | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 1 |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 1 |
| English | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 1 |
| Health Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 1 |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 1 |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,059/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.