by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Lehigh ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Lehigh came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Lehigh. This makes it the #482 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehigh is $71,520. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lehigh, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,179 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Lehigh University.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lehigh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Lehigh. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 206 |
| Marketing | 73 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 64 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 59 |
| General Business/Commerce | 53 |
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