Here is an overview of the graduate program in chemical engineering at Lehigh University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 6 schools (Master’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 #63 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 63 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 5 of 12 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 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 handed out 16 master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Lehigh University ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 38% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at Lehigh University are White. Approximately 56% 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 master’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lehigh University awarded 6 master’s degrees in chemical and biomolecular engineering in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lehigh University conferred 3 doctoral degrees in chemical engineering.
Lehigh University is not currently ranked for chemical engineering at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Lehigh University are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% 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 doctoral in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Lehigh University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 37 |