Lehigh University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Lehigh University at a glance

• 5,898

  students enrolled

• 1,952

  degrees and certificates a year

• 88%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $36,931

  average net price a year

  Tuition $61,180

• $88,810

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $105,584

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Lehigh University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Northampton County, where the college is.

• 120

  open professional jobs

• 22

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Northampton County

  2026-09 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $86,687

  median household income

  Northampton County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (21 open), operations (38 open), finance (11 open), sales (10 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Langan (7), QVC Group (7), Coherent (4), Guardian Life Insurance (4), Moravian Academy (3), Rotatingmachinery (3), Abacus Staffing (2), ASGCO Manufacturing (2).

What they hire for: Operations (38), Engineering (21), Finance (11), Sales (10), Data & Analytics (6), Marketing (4). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Board Lehigh Valley.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Lehigh University?

Lehigh University enrolls about 5,898 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It awards about 1,952 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Lehigh University?

88% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Lehigh University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $88,810 six years after entry and $105,584 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Lehigh University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Lehigh University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Lehigh University?

120 open professional jobs are listed in Northampton County, 22 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Langan has the most openings.