Astrophysics at Lehigh University
If you plan to study Astrophysics, consider the program at Lehigh University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lehigh University sits in Bethlehem, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 astrophysics degrees were granted at Lehigh University.
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Online Class Availability at Lehigh University
Distance learning is available at Lehigh University. Of 7,692 students, 377 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 290 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Astrophysics graduates at Lehigh University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Astrophysics graduates at Lehigh University are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).
Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Lehigh University
Among the 3 bachelor’s astrophysics graduates at Lehigh University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Lehigh University, above the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Astrophysics Graduates
Those who complete Astrophysics program at Lehigh University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Astrophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Astronomers | $106,445 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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