by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Lehigh University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lehigh University among the top schools in the country for journalism, placing at #73 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 73 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 of 4 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in journalism at Lehigh University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lehigh University handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Lehigh University holds a strong position among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lehigh University, journalism students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $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, 20% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehigh University were 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 bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |