by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the 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 geology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geology majors, Lehigh came in at #3. 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 Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from Lehigh. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 11 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lehigh, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lehigh geology 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 2 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Lehigh, about 50% were men and 50% 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, 100% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.