Biology at Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Lehigh University graduates in biology earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lehigh University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 46 | Touro University New York, NY | $75,886 | $72,228 | #60 | $21,733 |
| 47 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $75,798 | $72,144 | #64 | — |
| 48 | Barnard College New York, NY | $75,696 | $72,047 | #67 | $47,329 |
| 49 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $75,611 | $76,897 | #27 | $45,695 |
| 50 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $75,531 | $66,292 | #146 | $25,340 |
| 51 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $75,059 | $68,299 | #109 | — |
| 52 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $75,018 | $66,061 | #151 | $51,711 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lehigh University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,695 one year after graduating and $75,611 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lehigh University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lehigh University ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lehigh University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,128.
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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.