by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Lehigh University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Lehigh University as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #61 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 61 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 5 of 12 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in chemical engineering at Lehigh University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lehigh University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Lehigh University is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University earn a median of $93,093 a year. This is above $91,059, the median for all majors at Lehigh University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lehigh University, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $23,008, the typical median for all majors at Lehigh University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,980 | $63,930 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehigh University were White. Approximately 68% of graduates 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Lehigh University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
