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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, Lehigh came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Lehigh. This makes it the #145 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #121 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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Of the 31 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lehigh, about 32% were men and 68% 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, 68% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lehigh physical sciences 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, 11 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from Lehigh. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Lehigh University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 466 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 102 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 47 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 20 |
| Engineering Technologies | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.