by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 #8 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lehigh University highly for social sciences, ranked #82 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 82 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 7 of 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Lehigh University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
The social sciences area of study at Lehigh University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 49 |
| Economics | 21 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 18 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lehigh University conferred 82 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Lehigh University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University earn a median of $75,413 a year. This is lower than $91,059, the median for all majors at Lehigh University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lehigh University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,200 in student loans. This is lower than $23,008, the typical median for all majors at Lehigh University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,980 | $63,930 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehigh University were White. About 66% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Lehigh University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
