by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Lehigh ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general business 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 #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in general business from Lehigh. This makes it the #60 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehigh is $63,311. This is higher than $42,524, which is the national median for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's general business program at Lehigh make a median salary of $62,087. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $70,803.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Lehigh University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 general business majors earned their bachelor's degree from Lehigh. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were 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, 70% 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of general business master's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lehigh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 206 |
| Accounting | 76 |
| Marketing | 73 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 64 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 59 |
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