Lehigh University

What are the graduation rates for students at Lehigh University?

Lehigh's reported four-year graduation rate is 80%, and its six-year rate is 88%. These measures track defined cohorts of first-time, full-time undergraduate students over different periods; they do not predict the outcome of every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 94%, meaning most students in the measured entering cohort returned the following fall. Retention and graduation provide useful context, but neither explains why an individual student stays, leaves, or finishes. Students comparing programs should also consider whether their intended major has a tightly sequenced curriculum and how a change of major or time abroad might affect their own timeline.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Lehigh University?

Federal College Scorecard program figures report earnings approximately one year after completion for covered graduates, rather than a salary promised to everyone with a Lehigh degree. The reported figure for computer science is $80,252; for mechanical engineering, it is $68,497; and for biology, it is $37,096.

These are program-level earnings measures drawn from federal records for applicable cohorts of students who received federal aid, not a census of every graduate. Field, degree level, further education, location, employment status, and cohort size can all affect interpretation. A one-year figure is especially limited for fields in which graduates commonly enter graduate or professional school. It should be considered alongside cost, borrowing, career interests, and longer-term outcomes.