by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at Lehigh University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Lehigh University as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #45 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 45 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 of 107 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 273 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at Lehigh University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
The psychology area of study at Lehigh University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 78 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 31 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lehigh University handed out 24 master’s degrees in psychology.
Lehigh University ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at Lehigh University were White. About 62% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lehigh University handed out 17 doctoral degrees in psychology.
Lehigh University is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Among recent graduates, 6% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Lehigh University were White. Roughly 59% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lehigh University handed out 10 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
Lehigh University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of psychology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at Lehigh University were White. Approximately 90% 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 graduate certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Lehigh University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 74 |