Biology Studies at Lehigh University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at Lehigh University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lehigh University is in Bethlehem, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 67 biology studies degrees were granted at Lehigh University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lehigh University
Many students take online classes at Lehigh University. Among 7,692 students, 377 (5%) studied exclusively online and 290 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Lehigh University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Lehigh University are 72% women (48) and 28% men (19).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University
Of the 65 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Lehigh University, 72% were women (47) and 28% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Doctoral Program at Lehigh University
Of the 2 doctoral biology studies graduates at Lehigh University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies doctoral degree recipients at Lehigh University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Lehigh University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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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