Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · Private nonprofit · 5,898 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$116K
In-state tuition
$68K
Out-of-state tuition
$68K
Graduation rate
85%
Acceptance rate
26%
Median debt
$20K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $84K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1440 |
| ACT composite (median) | 32.0 |
| First-year retention | 94% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $89K |
| SAT math (median) | 720 |
| Undergraduate composition | 60% White · 5% Black · 11% Hispanic · 11% Asian |
| Official website | www.lehigh.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $80K | $22K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $74K | $23K |
| Computer Engineering. | $72K | $20K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $72K | $19K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $72K | $19K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $71K | $21K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $70K | $20K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $68K | $22K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $67K | $22K |
| Civil Engineering. | $67K | $25K |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $63K | $20K |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $62K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — PA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | $64K | 78% | $20K | $92K |
| University of Pennsylvania | $71K | 97% | $13K | $122K |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $69K | 94% | $19K | $125K |
| Villanova University | $71K | 93% | $23K | $115K |
| Duquesne University | $51K | 76% | $22K | $82K |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $55K | 81% | $13K | $86K |
| Bucknell University | $71K | 85% | $23K | $110K |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $49K | 71% | $12K | $78K |
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