by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Lehigh ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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Lehigh is in the top 10% of the country for chem eng. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 155 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Lehigh. This makes it the #35 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lehigh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,435 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
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Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from Lehigh in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lehigh chem eng 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from Lehigh. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 117 |
| Industrial Engineering | 66 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 58 |
| Civil Engineering | 49 |
| Electrical Engineering | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.