Lehigh Student Outcomes

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bethlehem, PA
3.8 6 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

87% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

87% vs. 58% national median

Graduation rates for Lehigh University
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	78% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	86% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	87% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Lehigh University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Lehigh University is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$89,200 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Lehigh University
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$64,800 per year
after 7 years	$68,900 per year
after 8 years	$74,100 per year
after 9 years	$79,000 per year
after 10 years	$89,200 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Lehigh University students who are working and no longer in school is $89,200, which is 160% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

View Starting Salaries by Major