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. In addition, we cover how Lehigh ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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Lehigh was ranked #45 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in me from Lehigh. This makes it the #72 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehigh is $75,479. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me 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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from Lehigh. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Lehigh does not offer an online option for its me 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.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Lehigh make a median salary of $98,551 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in me from Lehigh. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 66 |
| Chemical Engineering | 64 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 58 |
| Civil Engineering | 49 |
| Electrical Engineering | 30 |
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