# Lehigh University: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Bethlehem, PA. IPEDS 213543, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lehigh-university/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $82,209
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $116,214 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,625 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in PA: 4 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (12 colleges, $112,269): +$3,945
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,426

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $116,214 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,917 | $69,360 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $17,140 | $70,274 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $18,722 | $76,760 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $22,184 | $90,954 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $48,751 | $199,879 | 2.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Engineering at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | $156,885 | not reported | $40,766 | 86% |
| Villanova University | $119,137 | $26,000 | $43,756 | 92% |
| Drexel University | $117,537 | $28,166 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Lehigh University | $116,214 | $24,625 | $36,931 | 88% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $112,269 | $26,708 | $24,558 | 44% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $112,269 | $26,708 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $112,269 | $26,708 | $22,585 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $112,269 | $26,708 | $32,875 | 86% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $110,417 | $26,837 | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $110,417 | $26,837 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $90,384 | $27,000 | $23,726 | 56% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage $172,210 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, not reported PA, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $122,930 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, $126,550 PA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $166,180 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, $164,690 PA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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