Here, 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 ie.
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The bachelor's program at Lehigh was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in ie from Lehigh. This makes it the #23 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2021, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lehigh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,069 a year. This is higher than $66,838, which is the national median for all ie bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's ie program at Lehigh make a median salary of $78,843. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $82,413.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lehigh, ie students borrow a median amount of $23,834 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ie bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,658.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at Lehigh University.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of ie bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 bachelor's in ie.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 30 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
Other Races | 2 |
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Master’s in ie from Lehigh in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in ie.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 12 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Mechanical Engineering | 130 |
Chemical Engineering | 66 |
Civil Engineering | 66 |
Biomedical Engineering | 46 |
Electrical Engineering | 45 |
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