Computer Engineering at Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Lehigh University graduates in computer engineering earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lehigh University Compares for Computer Engineering
All 189 colleges reporting computer engineering 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 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $228,705 | $208,107 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $214,274 | $188,065 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $194,365 | $184,995 | #4 | $102,083 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $174,522 | $187,287 | #3 | $111,145 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $169,570 | $155,968 | #7 | $141,588 |
| 6 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $169,570 | $155,968 | #8 | $141,588 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $169,570 | $155,968 | #9 | $141,588 |
| 8 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $166,369 | $151,385 | #10 | — |
| 9 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $163,765 | $149,015 | #12 | $103,804 |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $159,855 | $157,056 | #6 | $103,123 |
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| 45 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $117,131 | $111,484 | #77 | $78,326 |
| 46 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $116,842 | $106,319 | #103 | $76,812 |
| 47 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $116,356 | $124,169 | #29 | — |
| 48 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $116,214 | $118,191 | #44 | $82,209 |
| 49 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $115,181 | $107,717 | #95 | $86,211 |
| 50 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $115,117 | $103,642 | #113 | $82,924 |
| 51 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $115,117 | $103,642 | #114 | $82,924 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lehigh University computer engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $82,209 one year after graduating and $116,214 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lehigh University rank for computer engineering?
Among 189 colleges reporting earnings for computer engineering graduates, Lehigh University ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer engineering at Lehigh University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for computer engineering ($109,015), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,625.
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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.