Accounting and Related Services at Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Lehigh University graduates in accounting and related services earn 65% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lehigh University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lehigh University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,026 one year after graduating and $125,874 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lehigh University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Lehigh University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Lehigh University worth it?
Its graduates earn 65% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,179.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.