by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Lehigh ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for finance majors, Lehigh came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 197 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 203 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in finance from Lehigh. This makes it the #138 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lehigh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,720 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,649 for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at Lehigh is $638 per month.
Learn about other programs related to Finance & Financial Management that might interest you.
Managing and quantifying money is at the heart of the online bachelor's degree in finance at SNHU. You'll learn the fundamentals of investments, address key managerial issues, examine ethics from every angle and build the skillset to be a player in the multidimensional business marketplace.
Prepare to advance your current career in finance with Southern New Hampshire University's online Master's in Finance degree program.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lehigh was $2,550 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about Lehigh tuition and fees.
Of the 197 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in finance from Lehigh in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were 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, 73% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Lehigh finance bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lehigh Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Finance & Financial Management from Lehigh in 2021-2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lehigh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% 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 master's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 61 |
| General Business/Commerce | 59 |
| Accounting | 58 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 56 |
| Marketing | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
