Lehigh University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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5,898
students enrolled
1,952
degrees and certificates a year
88%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$36,931
average net price a year
Tuition $61,180
$88,810
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$105,584
median earnings, 10 years after entry
76% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 24% | 475 |
| Business & management | 23% | 448 |
| Computer & information sciences | 11% | 213 |
| Education | 7% | 137 |
| Biological sciences | 6% | 110 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 10 | ||||
| Data analytics and business analytics | 17 | 27 | 42 |
The job market around Lehigh University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Northampton County, where the college is.
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175
open professional jobs
33
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
1%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
4.1%
unemployment in Northampton County
2026-08 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier
$86,687
median household income
Northampton County
42%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (31 open), operations (55 open), finance (13 open), sales (23 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (6 open).
Hiring most: Moravian University (6), Aston Carter (5), Langan (5), Guardian Life Insurance (4), Marquette University (4), QVC Group (4), Air Products (3), ASGCO Manufacturing (3).
What they hire for: Operations (55), Engineering (31), Sales (23), Finance (13), Customer Success (9), Administration (6). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Board Lehigh Valley.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh · 5,350 students
- American College of Financial ServicesKing of Prussia · 5,144 students
- Saint Joseph's UniversityPhiladelphia · 4,948 students
- Villanova UniversityVillanova · 6,938 students
- Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh · 7,304 students
- Bucknell UniversityLewisburg · 3,876 students
Common questions
- How big is Lehigh University?
- Lehigh University enrolls about 5,898 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It awards about 1,952 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lehigh University?
- 88% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lehigh University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $88,810 six years after entry and $105,584 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lehigh University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Lehigh University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Lehigh University?
- 175 open professional jobs are listed in Northampton County, 33 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Moravian University has the most openings.
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