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Computer Engineering at Lehigh University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Lehigh University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Lehigh University sits in Bethlehem, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 computer engineering degrees were granted at Lehigh University.

Studying Online at Lehigh University

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

Computer Engineering Rankings at Lehigh University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#9 of 13
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#10 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#17 of 31
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#76 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#200 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Lehigh University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$72,247
2 years	$72,231
4 years	$102,472
5 years	$113,884

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Engineering graduates from Lehigh University take home a median $102,472, compared with $91,059 for all Lehigh University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from Lehigh University stands at $24,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Lehigh University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at Lehigh University are 33% women (9) and 67% men (18).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University

Of the 20 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at Lehigh University, 25% were women (5) and 75% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 35% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, lower than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Lehigh University

Of the 6 master’s computer engineering graduates at Lehigh University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, higher than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Engineering Doctoral Program at Lehigh University

Of the 1 doctoral computer engineering graduates at Lehigh University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at Lehigh University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	27

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Lehigh University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

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.