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. It ranks as high as #4 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lehigh University as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #42 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 42 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 of 82 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Lehigh University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lehigh University handed out 65 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Lehigh University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,512 a year. This is below $91,059, the median for all majors at Lehigh University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lehigh University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,128 in student loans. This is above $23,008, the typical median for all majors at Lehigh University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,980 | $63,930 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehigh University are White. Approximately 77% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lehigh University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).
Graduate study is also available at Lehigh University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
