by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Lehigh University stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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Lehigh University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #60 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the most recent reporting year, Lehigh University conferred 82 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University earn a median of $75,413 a year. This is lower than $91,059, the median for all majors at Lehigh University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lehigh University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,200 in student loans. This is lower than $23,008, the typical median for all majors at Lehigh University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,980 | $63,930 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lehigh University were White. About 66% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Lehigh University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 76% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Lehigh University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 83% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Lehigh University.
The social sciences program at Lehigh University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49 |
| Economics | 21 |
| International Relations & Security | 18 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Anthropology | 7 |