Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 5,898 undergraduates
All 34 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 150 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,917 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,140 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,722 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,184 |
| $110k and up | $48,751 |
| All families (average) | $36,931 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $127,210 | +$90,712 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $141,691 | +$105,193 | clears the bar | $23,854 | 0.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $96,618 | +$60,120 | clears the bar | $24,950 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $74,939 | +$38,441 | clears the bar | $21,160 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $125,874 | +$89,376 | clears the bar | $23,179 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $113,630 | +$77,132 | clears the bar | $23,240 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $106,260 | +$69,762 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $98,320 | +$61,822 | clears the bar | $20,534 | 0.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $90,302 | +$53,804 | clears the bar | $21,150 | 0.4 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $85,017 | +$48,519 | clears the bar | $12,015 | 0.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $75,611 | +$39,113 | clears the bar | $23,128 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $153,638 | +$117,140 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $101,720 | +$65,222 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $121,498 | +$85,000 | clears the bar | $23,834 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $116,999 | +$80,501 | clears the bar | $24,019 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 34 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 88% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.