---

Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University

If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, take a look at what Lehigh University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Lehigh University sits in Bethlehem, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Lehigh University.

Online Class Availability 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.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at Lehigh University

Rankings can help you compare Lehigh University’s Chemical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#5 of 12
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#28 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#55 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#145 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#5 of 12
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#28 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#55 of 159
Best Value	Nationwide	#145 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Lehigh University

Those who finish Lehigh University’s Chemical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,293
2 years	$74,200
3 years	$86,360
4 years	$93,093
5 years	$107,647

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from Lehigh University earn a median of $93,093, compared with $91,059 for all Lehigh University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from Lehigh University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at Lehigh University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at Lehigh University are 52% women (29) and 48% men (27).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University

Of the 37 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 49% were women (18) and 51% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, below the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Lehigh University

Of the 16 master’s chemical engineering graduates at Lehigh University, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, lower than the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Lehigh University

Of the 3 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 33% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Lehigh University, above the national average of 16%.*

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

More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at Lehigh University

This Chemical Engineering program at Lehigh University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	50
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering	6

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at Lehigh University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Chemical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.