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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Lehigh ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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Lehigh is in the top 10% of the country for compsci. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 396 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Lehigh. This makes it the #170 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #95 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehigh is $80,252. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lehigh, compsci students borrow a median amount of $23,854 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Lehigh University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from Lehigh. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from Lehigh. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 59 |
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