Engineering at Lehigh University
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Lehigh University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA.
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Studying Online at Lehigh University
Many students take online classes at Lehigh University. Among 7,692 students, 377 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 290 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Lehigh University
Use these rankings to compare Lehigh University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #14 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #30 of 127 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #38 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #114 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #120 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #629 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #14 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #30 of 127 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #38 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #114 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #120 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #629 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Lehigh University
Students who complete Lehigh University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,015 |
| 2 years | $73,905 |
| 3 years | $84,411 |
| 4 years | $94,206 |
| 5 years | $104,856 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Lehigh University take home a median $94,206, compared with $91,059 for all Lehigh University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Lehigh University comes in at $25,311.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Lehigh University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
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