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General Biology at Lehigh University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Lehigh University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 general biology degrees were awarded at Lehigh University.

Studying Online at Lehigh University

Many students take online classes at Lehigh University. Among 7,692 students, 377 (5%) studied exclusively online and 290 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Lehigh University

Graduates of Lehigh University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,096
2 years	$38,289
4 years	$52,512
5 years	$75,938

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Lehigh University take home a median $52,512, compared with $91,059 for all Lehigh University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Lehigh University stands at $23,128.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Lehigh University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Lehigh University are 72% women (48) and 28% men (19).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University

Of the 65 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 72% were women (47) and 28% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	50
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Lehigh University

Of the 2 doctoral general biology graduates at Lehigh University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Lehigh University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Lehigh University

The General Biology program at Lehigh University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	67

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Lehigh University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.