Engineering-Related Fields at Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Lehigh University graduates in engineering-related fields earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lehigh University Compares for Engineering-Related Fields
All 40 colleges reporting engineering-related fields 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 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $206,093 | $187,531 | #1 | $133,371 |
| 2 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $162,502 | $143,100 | #5 | $123,639 |
| 3 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $155,639 | $143,155 | #4 | $127,541 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $144,681 | $155,263 | #2 | $110,977 |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $143,984 | $126,363 | #22 | $109,380 |
| 6 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $141,101 | $146,486 | #3 | $122,538 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $139,567 | $122,297 | #25 | $127,408 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $138,964 | $141,328 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $138,711 | $122,150 | #26 | $105,014 |
| 10 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $138,535 | $121,590 | #27 | $106,407 |
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| 37 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $98,896 | $100,548 | #36 | $75,371 |
| 38 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $97,705 | $95,995 | #38 | — |
| 39 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $87,908 | $94,309 | #39 | $79,984 |
| 40 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $86,268 | $87,735 | #40 | $68,547 |
Other Majors at Lehigh University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $153,638 | $117,962 | #51 of 861 |
| Industrial Engineering | $120,033 | — | #8 of 18 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $106,767 | — | #57 of 62 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | $98,551 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $92,139 | — | #58 of 81 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $85,017 | $71,991 | #71 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,708 | $57,438 | #142 of 380 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $60,267 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $55,728 | $44,468 | #208 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lehigh University engineering-related fields graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,547 one year after graduating and $86,268 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lehigh University rank for engineering-related fields?
Among 40 colleges reporting earnings for engineering-related fields graduates, Lehigh University ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering-related fields at Lehigh University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less than the national median for engineering-related fields ($125,651).
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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.