Finance & Financial Management at Lehigh University
If you plan to study Finance & Financial Management, you may want to check out the program at Lehigh University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 221 finance & financial management degrees were awarded at Lehigh University.
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Studying Online at Lehigh University
Distance learning is available at Lehigh University. Among 7,692 students, 377 (5%) studied exclusively online and 290 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Finance & Financial Management Rankings at Lehigh University
These rankings give you a sense of how Lehigh University’s Finance & Financial Management program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 102 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #34 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 555 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #91 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #506 of 552 |
Earnings for Finance & Financial Management Graduates from Lehigh University
Graduates of Lehigh University’s Finance & Financial Management program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,409 |
| 2 years | $74,142 |
| 3 years | $96,587 |
| 4 years | $107,260 |
| 5 years | $134,072 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Finance & Financial Management graduates from Lehigh University earn a median of $107,260, compared with $91,059 for all Lehigh University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Finance & Financial Management graduates from Lehigh University is $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Finance & Financial Management graduates at Lehigh University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance & Financial Management graduates at Lehigh University are 25% women (56) and 75% men (165).
Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University
Of the 218 bachelor’s finance & financial management degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 26% were women (56) and 74% were men (162).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance & Financial Management bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 156 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Finance & Financial Management bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, below the national average of 29%.*
Finance & Financial Management Master’s Program at Lehigh University
Among the 3 master’s finance & financial management degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance & Financial Management master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Finance & Financial Management Concentrations at Lehigh University
The Finance & Financial Management program at Lehigh University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance | 221 |
Top-Paying Careers for Finance & Financial Management Graduates
Students who finish Finance & Financial Management program at Lehigh University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Finance & Financial Management graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $129,939 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
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.