by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Lehigh ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Lehigh came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 11 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Lehigh. This makes it the #482 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehigh is $77,026. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lehigh paid an average of $2,550 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,180 | $61,180 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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The accounting program at Lehigh awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lehigh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lehigh does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lehigh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 208 |
| Business Administration & Management | 61 |
| General Business/Commerce | 59 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 56 |
| Marketing | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.