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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · Private Nonprofit · Selective
Lehigh University is a private nonprofit institution in Bethlehem, PA. With a 29% admission rate and 1,490 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 5,803 students, offers 24 programs with earnings data, and has a 90% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
29%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,490
Enrollment
5,803
Completion Rate
90%
Cost of Attendance
$77,515
In-State Tuition
$62,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,180
Programs
24
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 24 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($78K)
Showing 24 of 24 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $88,587 | $129,863 | $77,515 | 1.1x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $83,356 | $120,356 | $77,515 | 1.1x | |
| 3 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,435 | $107,647 | $77,515 | 1.1x | |
| 4 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,209 | $113,884 | $77,515 | 1.1x | |
| 5 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,796 | $110,208 | $77,515 | 1.1x | |
| 6 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,142 | $121,172 | $77,515 | 1.0x | |
| 7 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,119 | $99,040 | $77,515 | 1.0x | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,026 | $118,286 | $77,515 | 1.0x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,720 | $134,072 | $77,515 | 1.0x | |
| 10 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,479 | $101,225 | $77,515 | 1.0x | |
| 11 | Materials EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,971 | — | $77,515 | 1.0x | |
| 12 | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,734 | $90,977 | $77,515 | 1.0x | |
| 13 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,545 | $90,786 | $77,515 | 0.9x | |
| 14 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,440 | $103,136 | $77,515 | 0.9x | |
| 15 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,289 | $102,043 | $77,515 | 0.9x | |
| 16 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,236 | $105,601 | $77,515 | 0.7x | |
| 17 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,632 | $88,889 | $77,515 | 0.7x | |
| 18 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,695 | $75,938 | $77,515 | 0.6x | |
| 19 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,256 | — | $77,515 | 0.6x | |
| 20 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,942 | $75,622 | $77,515 | 0.5x | |
| 21 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,147 | $80,384 | $77,515 | 0.5x | |
| 22 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $62,083 | $77,515 | — | |
| 23 | Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $84,790 | $77,515 | — | |
| 24 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $80,740 | $77,515 | — |