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The bachelor's program at Lehigh was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 51% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Lehigh. This makes it the #161 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lehigh paid an average of $2,550 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,180 | $61,180 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Lehigh does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lehigh Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lehigh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Lehigh University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 30 |
| English Language & Literature | 30 |
| History | 13 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 10 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 5 |
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