by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Lehigh University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lehigh University highly for social sciences, ranked #78 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 78 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 7 of 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 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 17 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Lehigh University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Lehigh University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 76% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lehigh University awarded 6 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Lehigh University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Lehigh University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 83% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 Social Sciences | 82 |