Success After Graduation: First Destination Outcomes
Learn where the Class of 2024 landed after graduation—and discover where Lehigh can take you.
Undergraduate Outcomes Summary
At Lehigh, we take pride in providing great value for your investment. That value comes in the form of academic and research opportunities, faculty mentorship, and real world collaborative experience that prepares our students for success. You’ll leave as part of the 85,000+ Lehigh family, with the confidence and credentials to excel in your field of choice.
Building on Lehigh’s long-standing tradition of strong post-graduation success, an impressive 96% of our graduates over the past two decades were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation.
of the Class of 2024 were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation
$74K
average starting salary
of our graduates completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity
graduates in the Lehigh alumni network
of respondents agree that their plans after graduation reflect their current career goals
of the Class of 2024's outcomes are represented in this report
of graduates reported that their experiences at Lehigh helped develop the skills to be successful in their careers
unique employers hired Lehigh graduates
College Salary Report from PayScale
Undergraduate Outcomes
Explore top industries, top employers and average starting salaries for each of our undergraduate colleges, as well as graduate and professional schools for graduate matriculation.
were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation
$59K
average starting salary
Average Starting Salaries
| Discipline | Average Starting Salary |
|---|---|
| Arts* | N/A |
| Humanities | $50,413 |
| Math & Natural Sciences | $57,648 |
| Social Sciences | $58,518 |
| Interdisciplinary Programs | $67,909 |
| Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts & Sciences (IDEAS) | $74,472 |
*Less than three salary data points reported.
Top Industries
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 14% |
| Financial Services | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Research | 7% |
| Non-Profit | 5% |
| Apparel & Fashion | 4% |
| Information Technology & Services | 4% |
Sample Employers
- Athenahealth
- Bank of America
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
- Citi
- City Year
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Goldman Sachs
- IBM
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- J.P. Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- Ralph Lauren
- St. Luke's University Health Network
- UJA-Federation of New York
- URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
- Weill Cornell Medicine
were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation
$78K
average starting salary
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Average Starting Salaries
| Discipline | Average Starting Salary |
|---|---|
| Accounting | $80,040 |
| Business Analytics | $68,644 |
| Business Information Systems | $72,333 |
| Economics | $74,667 |
| Finance | $77,483 |
| Management | $70,377 |
| Marketing | $65,186 |
| Supply Chain Management | $71,387 |
| Inter-college Interdisciplinary Program: Computer Science & Business (CSB) |
$94,545 |
| Inter-college Interdisciplinary Program: Integrated Business & Engineering (IBE) |
$83,381 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 27% |
| Management Consulting | 15% |
| Accounting | 9% |
| Information Technology & Services | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Investment Banking | 4% |
| Software Development | 3% |
Top Employers
- Accenture
- AlphaSights
- Amazon
- Bank of America
- BlackRock
- Citi
- Deloitte
- EY
- Goldman Sachs
- J.P. Morgan
- Jefferies
- JLL
- Johnson & Johnson
- KPMG
- Microsoft
- PwC
- SEI
- Vanguard
were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation
Average Starting Salaries
Average salaries are calculated based on three or more data points. Colleges and majors with less than three salaries in the data set will not be reported.
Top Industries
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 31% |
| Biotechnology | 8% |
| Information Technology & Services | 8% |
| Management Consulting | 8% |
| Non-Profit | 8% |
| Pharmaceuticals | 8% |
Sample Employers
- Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board
- Centene Corporation
- Genentech
- PwC
- STEM Inizio Advisory
- UltiSim
Sample Graduate Schools
- Columbia University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Temple University
- University of South Carolina
- University of Washington
- Yale University
Average Starting Salaries
| Discipline | Average Starting Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Business (CSB) | $94,545 |
| Integrated Business & Engineering (IBE) | $83,381 |
| Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts & Sciences (IDEAS) | $74,472 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24% |
| Management Consulting | 11% |
| Information Technology & Services | 10% |
| Software Development | 8% |
| Computer Software | 4% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 4% |
| Defense & Space | 4% |
Sample Employers
- Accenture
- Amazon
- Aon
- AT&T
- Bank of America
- Blue Origin
- Citi
- Deloitte
- EY
- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
- Goldman Sachs
- HP (Hewlett-Packard)
- J.P. Morgan
- Microsoft
- Morgan Stanley
- PwC
- UBS
- Vanguard
were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation
$81K
average starting salary
Average Starting Salaries
| Discipline | Average Starting Salary |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering | $70,852 |
| Chemical Engineering | $79,342 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,479 |
| Computer Engineering | $93,000 |
| Computer Science | $80,154 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,343 |
| Environmental Engineering | $74,500 |
| Industrial & Systems Engineering | $81,524 |
| Materials Science & Engineering* | N/A |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,338 |
| Inter-college Interdisciplinary Program: Computer Science & Business (CSB) |
$94,545 |
| Inter-college Interdisciplinary Program: Integrated Business & Engineering (IBE) |
$83,381 |
| Inter-college Interdisciplinary Program: Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts & Sciences (IDEAS) |
$74,472 |
*Less than three salary data points reported.
Top Industries
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 9% |
| Management Consulting | 8% |
| Defense & Space | 8% |
| Information Technology & Services | 7% |
| Software Development | 7% |
| Civil Engineering | 6% |
| Chemicals | 5% |
Top Employers
- Accenture
- AECOM
- Air Products
- Amazon
- BD
- Deloitte
- EY
- General Dynamics Electric Boat
- Goldman Sachs
- IBM
- J.P. Morgan
- Lockheed Martin
- Microsoft
- Procter & Gamble
- PwC
- Regeneron
- Siemens
- Thales Defense & Security
College of Arts and Sciences
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
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Georgetown University
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Emory University School of Law
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Northwestern University
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The State University of New York College of Optometry
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The University of Texas Austin
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University of California, Berkeley
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University of Cambridge
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Yale University
College of Business
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The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University
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Brown University
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Cornell University
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Duke University
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Harvard University
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Johns Hopkins University
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New York University
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University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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University of Pennsylvania
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Wake Forest University
P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Cornell University
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Johns Hopkins University
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Stanford University
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Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
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Technical University of Denmark
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University of Michigan
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University of Southern California
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Washington University in St. Louis
of international students in the class of 2024 were employed or continuing education within six months of graduation
Hear from 2024 Graduates
“The best aspect of my job is that I am in a position where the work I do has the ability to impact and improve the lives of millions of people.”
— Alex Mandia ’24
Research Associate at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Major: Biology
“Lehigh prepared me for my career by providing me a well refined academic path with coursework that was challenging yet crucial for building foundational skills needed in the workplace. Additionally, Lehigh gave me opportunities to explore my career interests outside of just the classroom as well!”
— Arin Sang ’24
Tech Project Manager at Paramount
Major: Supply Chain Management
“The professors at Lehigh prepared me the most for my career. They provided continuous support and informed me of new opportunities within my field of study. The coursework also prepared me as we had many projects and lessons that involved experiential learning and working with companies directly. ”
— Madeline Dorish ’24
Supply Chain Specialist Asset Manager at The Boeing Company
Major: Supply Chain Management
“Lehigh's strong approach to experiential learning both in and out of the classroom has prepared me well for my engineering career. From establishing and leading the Lehigh University Space Initiative to participating in undergraduate research, my experiential learning at Lehigh has exposed me to various design problems, ranging from Mars rovers and nanosatellites to underwater robots and UAVs. These experiences broadened my engineering skills and fostered my professional growth.”
— Zemichael Gebeyehu ’24
Robotics Engineer at Apple
Major: Mechanical Engineering
“The Center for Career and Professional Development played a pivotal role in refining my professional identity. Their resume-building workshops and headshot sessions provided me with the tools to present myself as a marketable candidate for hiring managers. By guiding me in crafting a compelling personal brand, they empowered me to effectively showcase my credentials, skills, and experiences, positioning me as a strong candidate in a competitive job market.”
— Miranda O’Mara ’24
Finance and Operations Associate at Northwell Health
Major: Population Health
The Center for Career & Professional Development
Career Learning Cycle
The mission of Lehigh’s Center for Career & Professional Development is to provide career education and connections that support student success. We fulfill this mission with a focus on students and their unique needs. Utilizing a blended learning approach, we deliver career education through career coaching, learning labs, workshops, classroom presentations, online tools and high impact experiential learning opportunities to enhance student development. Visit the Center for Career & Professional Development's website >
Our team is aligned with the undergraduate colleges to deliver customized career education and connections. We develop opportunities for students to connect with industry partners and alumni through mentoring, internships, on campus and virtual interviews, career expos and more.
CCPD uses a four-year learning cycle that helps students take charge of their career development. Our career learning cycle is a simple way to help students think about and plan their futures.
Explore: Ask big questions, and explore and participate in activities that will help you develop an understanding of how your strengths, skills, interests and values relate to your choice of a major and career.
Develop Skills: Build effective skills and your personal brand, and develop the tools and strategies needed to secure an internship and full-time position.
Gain Experience: Expand your skills and try experiential opportunities such as internships, capstone projects, research, international experiences, entrepreneurial experiences and community service.
Build Connections and Network: Make connections, seek information and advice about career paths, network, and work with the CCPD team to develop a strategy.
About these Data
Of the 1307 bachelor's degree recipients, verifiable outcomes data was obtained for 91% of the graduates. Outcomes data for the class of 2024 includes students who received bachelor's degrees between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. In accordance with NACE standards, June 30, 2024 is the recognized graduation date.
Average salaries are calculated based on three or more data points. Colleges and majors with less than three salaries in the data set will not be reported.