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Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Lehigh University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Lehigh University sits in Bethlehem, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 126 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Lehigh University.

Studying Online at Lehigh University

Distance learning is available at Lehigh University. Of 7,692 students, 377 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 290 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Lehigh University

These rankings give you a sense of how Lehigh University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#7 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 61
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#21 of 24
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#49 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#67 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#326 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#7 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 61
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#21 of 24
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#49 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#67 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#326 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Lehigh University

Students who complete Lehigh University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,320
2 years	$71,872
3 years	$82,941
4 years	$91,749
5 years	$105,134

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Lehigh University take home a median $91,749, compared with $91,059 for all Lehigh University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Lehigh University is $24,950.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Lehigh University are 14% women (18) and 86% men (108).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University

Among the 89 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Lehigh University, 18% were women (16) and 82% were men (73).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	67
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	8
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 16% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Lehigh University

Of the 20 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Lehigh University, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 10% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Lehigh University

Of the 17 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Lehigh University, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	12

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

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Lehigh University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	126

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Lehigh University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.