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. Also, learn how Lehigh ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at Lehigh was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Lehigh. This makes it the #105 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2021, making the school the #63 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehigh is $67,220. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $61,387 for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's civil eng program at Lehigh make a median salary of $69,946. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all civil eng graduates with a master's is $69,936.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lehigh, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,500 for all civil eng majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Lehigh University.
Of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil eng from Lehigh in 2021, 61% were men and 39% 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, 72% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from Lehigh in 2021, 64% were men and 36% were 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, 71% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 130 |
| Industrial Engineering | 96 |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 45 |
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