Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 216000
- Phone: (781) 306-6600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
74.68%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
48FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,378Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Secondary Education Degree
The secondary education program at Lesley University prepares students for a career in teaching both middle and high school, as well as at the university level. The program focuses on teaching grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and state regulations. Program courses include: comprehensive curriculum on specific/preferred subject matter. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer secondary education degrees.
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Lesley University
170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA
Lesley University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Lesley University is nearly six thousand per year.
Areas of study available at Lesley University include but are not limited to:
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1420 to 1740, or an ACT score within the range of 21 to 25. 66% of those who apply are admitted to Lesley University, of which 20 percent choose to attend.
Tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $9,000. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Lesley University has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Secondary Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lesley University has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 0 |
Master's Degree | 5 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
White | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Secondary Education program at Lesley University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Description
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Lesley University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Lesley University may offer services including:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lesley University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (363)
- Basketball (363)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball