Universities/NC/Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC · Private Nonprofit · 873 students

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$43k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
77%Acceptance Rate
42%Graduation Rate
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Is Lees-McRae College worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$193,000 total cost vs $799,200 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$69,776/yr starting → $82,456/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$33k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$133,000
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$193,000

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$139,552
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$659,648
Total 10-yr Earnings$799,200

Key Numbers

$606,200
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
2.8 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+51%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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