by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lehigh University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lehigh University as a strong choice for biomedical engineering, coming in at #64 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 64 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 5 of 11 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biomedical engineering at Lehigh University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lehigh University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Lehigh University ranks competitively among schools offering biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University earn a median of $84,975 a year. This is lower than $91,059, the median for all majors at Lehigh University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lehigh University, biomedical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $23,008, the typical median for all majors at Lehigh University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,980 | $63,930 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehigh University are White. Roughly 62% of graduates 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 biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Lehigh University conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Lehigh University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 4 |
