by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lehigh University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Lehigh University highly for physical sciences, ranked #141 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 141 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 9 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 34 of 83 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at Lehigh University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
This physical sciences field at Lehigh University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 20 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 19 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lehigh University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Lehigh University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lehigh University, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $19,707 in student loans. This is below $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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Among recent graduates, 53% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehigh University are White. Approximately 65% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Lehigh University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 13 |