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Biomedical Engineering at Lehigh University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biomedical Engineering, consider the program at Lehigh University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 48 biomedical engineering graduations were recorded at Lehigh University.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Biomedical Engineering Rankings at Lehigh University

These rankings give you a sense of how Lehigh University’s Biomedical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#5 of 11
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#8 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#12 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#26 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#62 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#149 of 170

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#5 of 11
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#8 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#12 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#26 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#62 of 171
Best Value	Nationwide	#149 of 170

Earnings for Biomedical Engineering Graduates from Lehigh University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,798
2 years	$67,660
4 years	$84,975
5 years	$103,136

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Biomedical Engineering graduates from Lehigh University report median earnings of $84,975, compared with $91,059 for all Lehigh University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biomedical Engineering graduates from Lehigh University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biomedical Engineering graduates at Lehigh University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biomedical Engineering graduates at Lehigh University are 54% women (26) and 46% men (22).

Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University

Of the 34 bachelor’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 62% were women (21) and 38% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	4

Minority students account for 38% of Biomedical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, below the national average of 44%.*

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program at Lehigh University

Among the 10 master’s biomedical engineering degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 40% of Biomedical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, above the national average of 32%.*

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program at Lehigh University

Among the 4 doctoral biomedical engineering graduates at Lehigh University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Biomedical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Lehigh University, below the national average of 26%.*

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

More Specific Biomedical Engineering Concentrations at Lehigh University

The Biomedical Engineering program at Lehigh University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bioengineering	48

Best-Paid Careers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Biomedical Engineering program at Lehigh University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biomedical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

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.