Business Economics at Lehigh University
If you are interested in studying Business Economics, take a look at what Lehigh University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lehigh University is in Bethlehem, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 business economics graduations were recorded at Lehigh University.
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Online Class Availability at Lehigh University
Online coursework is an option at Lehigh University. Of 7,692 students, 377 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 290 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at Lehigh University
Rankings can help you compare Lehigh University’s Business Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 93 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Business Economics graduates at Lehigh University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business Economics graduates at Lehigh University are 42% women (20) and 58% men (28).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University
Of the 48 bachelor’s business economics graduates at Lehigh University, 42% were women (20) and 58% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Students who finish Business Economics program at Lehigh University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Business Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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