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, and more. Also, learn how Lehigh ranks among other schools offering degrees in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Lehigh was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from Lehigh. This makes it the #34 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lehigh, materials engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,324 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,662 for all materials engineering majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials engineering majors at Lehigh University.
Of the 23 materials engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Lehigh, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Materials Engineering from Lehigh in 2020-2021, 91% were men and 9% 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, 64% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 130 |
| Industrial Engineering | 96 |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 |
| Civil Engineering | 66 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 46 |
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