Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Lehigh University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Lehigh University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
21
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$379,933
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$77,515
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$866,136 | $102,472 | $77,515 | $24,625 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$750,292 | $96,587 | $77,515 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$717,557 | $94,991 | $77,515 | $23,854 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Managerial Economics.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$562,406 | $87,192 | $77,515 | $23,240 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Industrial Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$549,824 | $86,603 | $77,515 | $23,834 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Chemical Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$540,690 | $86,360 | $77,515 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$514,340 | $84,975 | $77,515 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$480,548 | $83,095 | $77,515 | $23,179 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$463,954 | $82,322 | $77,515 | $24,019 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$427,142 | $80,396 | $77,515 | $22,754 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$426,297 | $80,502 | $77,515 | $24,950 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$382,144 | $78,295 | $77,515 | $24,960 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$339,747 | $75,918 | $77,515 | $21,150 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$338,099 | $75,794 | $77,515 | $20,534 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$320,585 | $74,916 | $77,515 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$302,012 | $74,038 | $77,515 | $21,250 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$234,930 | $71,072 | $77,515 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$208,114 | $69,452 | $77,515 | $22,863 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
-$128,466 | $52,508 | $77,515 | $21,160 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
-$131,042 | $52,512 | $77,515 | $23,128 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
-$186,704 | $49,498 | $77,515 | $19,707 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.