Learn where the Class of 2024 landed after graduation—and discover where Lehigh can take you.
Undergraduate Outcomes Summary
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.
Graduating Class Outcomes
92
of the Class of 2024 were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation
Graduate Starting Salary
$74K
average starting salary of 2024 graduates
Graduate Outcomes
| Outcomes | Percent |
|---|---|
| Employed | 67% |
| Continuing Education | 23% |
| Other* | 2% |
| Still Seeking | 8% |
* Other includes volunteer service programs, military and non-employment by choice.
Internship Participation
91%
of our graduates completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity
Lehigh Alumni Network
85K
graduates in the Lehigh alumni network
Plans After Graduation
91%
of respondents agree that their plans after graduation reflect their current career goals
Percentage of class represented in report
91%
of the Class of 2024's outcomes are represented in this report
Skills to be successful in careers
97%
of respondents reported that their experiences at Lehigh helped develop the skills to be successful in their careers
Unique Employers Hiring Graduates
556
unique employers hired Lehigh students
College Salary Report from PayScale
College Salary Report from PayScale
Mid-Career Salary
$147,300
Mid-Career Salary
20-Year Net ROI
$858K
20-Year Net ROI
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
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.
Defining the Class
Defining the Class
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.