by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Lehigh ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Lehigh came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 24 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Lehigh. This makes it the #209 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehigh is $40,942. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Lehigh paid an average of $2,550 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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 |
Learn more about Lehigh tuition and fees.
Of the 63 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lehigh, about 14% were men and 86% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lehigh does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Lehigh in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 25 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.