Lehigh University · P.C. Rossin College of Engineering · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Explore engineering. Follow your passion.
At Lehigh, there's more than one right path. Lehigh engineers are encouraged to explore their interests, adapt as they learn, and customize an education that aligns with their goals.
- Undergraduates2,000+
- Student-to-faculty ratio10:1
- Clubs, teams and organizations200+
- Class of 2025 outcomes93% employed or continuing their education within six months
Engineering majors at Lehigh University
Lehigh University’s P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, offers 12 single-discipline B.S. engineering majors and interdisciplinary degrees that blend engineering with business, the arts, and the sciences. Across eight departments, students can pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
At Lehigh, engineering is about more than technical expertise. Students build a strong foundation in engineering, science, and math while exploring the humanities, social sciences, and personal interests through free electives. Research, competition teams, and clubs offer opportunities to put ideas into action, discover new passions, and shape an education that’s uniquely their own.
Compare majors at a glance
Compare Lehigh engineering majors
Every Lehigh engineering major shares a core of engineering science and math, ethics and professional development, and project-based learning. Each balances four subject areas differently: data and computing, electrical physics, mechanical physics, and biology and chemistry. Every major also includes humanities and social sciences courses, because Lehigh educates the whole student. Each bar shows how a major's required courses divide among those four areas; select a major to see its page.
- Data and Computing
- Electrical Physics
- Mechanical Physics
- Biology and Chemistry
- AI, Machine Learning and Data Science New: emphasis on data and computing, with mechanical physics and biology and chemistry
- Bioengineering: emphasis on biology and chemistry, with mechanical physics, data and computing, and electrical physics
- Chemical Engineering: emphasis on biology and chemistry, with mechanical physics, data and computing, and electrical physics
- Civil Engineering: emphasis on mechanical physics, with data and computing, biology and chemistry, and electrical physics
- Computer Engineering: emphasis on data and computing and electrical physics, with mechanical physics and biology and chemistry
- Computer Science: emphasis on data and computing, with mechanical physics and biology and chemistry
- Electrical Engineering: emphasis on electrical physics, with data and computing, mechanical physics, and biology and chemistry
- Engineering Mechanics: emphasis on mechanical physics, with data and computing, electrical physics, and biology and chemistry
- Environmental Engineering: emphasis on biology and chemistry and mechanical physics, with data and computing and electrical physics
- Industrial and Systems Engineering: emphasis on data and computing, with mechanical physics, electrical physics, and biology and chemistry
- Materials Science and Engineering: emphasis on mechanical physics, with biology and chemistry, electrical physics, and data and computing
- Mechanical Engineering: emphasis on mechanical physics, with data and computing, electrical physics, and biology and chemistry
The bars are illustrative: they show the relative emphasis of each major's required coursework, drawn from the 2026-27 catalog.
Connect engineering to another field
Students in the IBE Honors Program can major in nearly any area of engineering or business that Lehigh offers. Computer Science and Business joins computing with business; IDEAS pairs an engineering concentration with an arts and sciences concentration; and Arts and Engineering adds a full arts and sciences degree to a professional engineering degree.
Interdisciplinary engineering degreesIBECSBIDEASArts and Engineering
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Which engineering major is right for you?
Tell us the mix you're after and every Rossin B.S. is ranked by how much of that mix its required coursework shares. Bioengineering's three tracks are ranked separately.
Set how much of each area you want in your coursework. The bar below shows your mix; the list ranks every Rossin B.S. by how much of that mix it shares.
Your mix
Interests that cross disciplines?
To combine engineering with business, the arts or the sciences, explore Lehigh's interdisciplinary degrees, which have their own curricula.
With an even mix, the closest matches are Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering: Biocomputational Engineering track, Materials Science and Engineering.
- Chemical Engineering
- Bioengineering: Biocomputational Engineering track
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Bioengineering: Biomechanics and Biomaterials track
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Bioengineering: Biopharmaceutical Engineering track
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- AI, Machine Learning and Data Science
- Computer Science
The ranking is illustrative: it compares your mix with the relative emphasis of each major's required coursework.
How it works
Your path through Lehigh engineering, from first year to focus
Lehigh engineers customize an education that aligns with their goals: diving deep into a discipline, combining engineering with other fields, or preparing early for advanced study and leadership.
- ExploreExplore your first yearYou start without formally declaring a major, with advisors and mentors to help you choose. FYRE, now in its pilot phase, offers a novel hands-on pathway. IBE, IDEAS and CSB have their own first-year curricula.Your first yearInterdisciplinary first years
- FocusDive deep into a discipline, or combine fieldsChoose one of 12 single-discipline B.S. majors, or an interdisciplinary degree that joins engineering with business, the arts or the sciences.Compare B.S. majorsExplore interdisciplinary degrees
- Get involvedFind your passion beyond the classroomUndergraduate research, competition teams, special-interest clubs and makerspaces, plus internships, international study and the Accelerated BS-Master's Program.Research, teams and clubsThe 4+1 accelerated program
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science engineering majors
Bioengineering
Department of Bioengineering
Three tracks: Biopharmaceutical, Biocomputational, and Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Interdisciplinary degrees: combining engineering with related fields
To encourage creative problem-solving, Lehigh has developed some of the most innovative and flexible programs in higher education.
Our unique interdisciplinary programs blend engineering with fields of study within Lehigh's College of Business and its College of Arts and Sciences.
Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE)
The Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program (IBE) is offered jointly by the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science and the College of Business.
Computer Science and Business (CSB)
The College of Business and the Computer Science & Engineering department in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science jointly offer the Computer Science and Business (CSB) Honors program.
Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts and Sciences (IDEAS)
Lehigh's Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts and Sciences (IDEAS) provides students with a unique opportunity to explore a thematic degree in a four-year college experience by combining concentrations in engineering and in arts & sciences.
Arts and Engineering (dual degree)
Students earn two Bachelor's degrees, one from the Rossin College and one from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Explore interdisciplinary degrees
Also offered: B.S. in Applied Science, for students who want to build an interdisciplinary specialty.
Get Involved
Undergraduate research, competition teams and engineering clubs
Whether you're conducting research, traveling abroad, interning with industry leaders, or leading a student team, you'll discover new passions and possibilities every step of the way.
The Rossin College encourages every student to find a passion through co-curricular activities. 91% of undergraduates take part in experiential learning, and Lehigh has more than 200 clubs, teams and organizations.
Undergraduate research
- Undergraduate Research SymposiumSince 2005, the David and Lorraine Freed Undergraduate Research Symposium has brought together Lehigh's most innovative undergraduate engineers to showcase the discoveries emerging from their labs.
- Rossin Research ScholarsA yearlong mentored research project with a PhD mentor, with the opportunity to author a publication or conference paper.
- Faculty-led researchYou can join faculty-led research in fields such as sustainability, robotics, materials science, data analytics, and healthcare technology.
Top presenters at the symposium receive travel stipends to present at professional conferences.
Competition teams and special-interest clubs
- Engineers Without BordersA Lehigh chapter of the international nonprofit, applying engineering to humanitarian projects around the world.
- Lehigh Steel Bridge TeamDesigns, fabricates and builds a steel bridge for a regional ASCE-AISC competition.
- Lehigh IEEE Student BranchFounded in 1902; members learn to read schematics, prototype circuits and solder.
- Lehigh Formula SAEDesigns, manufactures and races a single-seat racecar each year in the Society of Automotive Engineers collegiate design competition.
- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)A student-run chapter where bioengineering students learn and grow, individually and together.
- LU e-NABLEBioengineering students designing assistive devices with a partner NGO.
Professional societies and clubs include Society of Women Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Lehigh Racing, Aerospace Club, and more. Labs, design studios and makerspaces such as the Wilbur Powerhouse Design Labs are open to hands-on work.
Internships, international study and 4+1
Internships and co-ops
Lehigh empowers students to secure summer internships that build career momentum and often lead to job offers.
International experiences
Opportunities lasting from a few weeks to a year, in more than 60 countries worldwide.
Accelerated bachelor's to master's
Pursue advanced study early through the Accelerated BS-Master's Program.
Class of 2025
Lehigh engineering career outcomes, Class of 2025
- Employed or continuing education93% within six months
- Average starting salary$84,724
- Internship or experiential learning95% of graduates
- Continuing education21%
Average starting salary by major
| Major | Average starting salary |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering | $74,549 |
| Chemical Engineering | $78,364 |
| Civil Engineering | $84,351 |
| Computer Engineering | $81,625 |
| Computer Science | $89,565 |
| Electrical Engineering | $83,643 |
| Environmental Engineering | $72,302 |
| Industrial & Systems Engineering | $86,750 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | $66,823 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,802 |
| Computer Science & Business (CSB) | $97,397 |
| Integrated Business & Engineering (IBE) | $91,127 |
| Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts & Sciences (IDEAS) | $77,351 |
Where graduates work
Accenture, Aecom, Air Products, Amazon, BD, Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs, IBM, J.P. Morgan, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, P&G, PwC, Regeneron, Siemens, and more.
Where graduates continue their studies
Boston University, California Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, Duke University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, University of California, San Diego, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, and others.
Source: Lehigh University Center for Career & Professional Development, First Destination Report: Undergraduate Class of 2025.
Questions
Lehigh undergraduate engineering: frequently asked questions
What engineering majors does Lehigh offer?
The P.C. Rossin College offers 12 single-discipline Bachelor of Science majors: AI, Machine Learning and Data Science, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. It also offers interdisciplinary degrees, including Integrated Business and Engineering, Computer Science and Business, the Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts and Sciences.
Do I have to choose my engineering major right away?
No. There's no need to stress about choosing a major right away. In FYRE, first-year students rotate through seven-week modules and explore several engineering disciplines before declaring a major.
What is FYRE?
First Year Rossin Engineering (FYRE) is the Rossin College's first-year engineering experience. ENGR 095 is the 3-credit course at the core of FYRE. Students take part in eight hands-on modules that cross disciplines.
How are Lehigh's engineering majors different from each other?
Every major shares a core of engineering science and math, professional development and ethics, and project-based learning. They differ in how their required courses balance data and computing, electrical physics, mechanical physics, and biology and chemistry. The chart and the matcher on this page show that balance for each major.
Does Lehigh have biomedical engineering?
Lehigh's major in this area is the B.S. in Bioengineering, with three tracks: Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Biocomputational Engineering, and Biomechanics and Biomaterials. The catalog lists potential paths that include the health care, biomedical, pharmaceutical, biomaterials, and other biotechnology-related industries.
What is the difference between computer engineering and computer science at Lehigh?
Computer Engineering is offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Computer Science by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Computer Engineering's required coursework puts its emphasis on data and computing and electrical physics, with mechanical physics and biology and chemistry; Computer Science puts its emphasis on data and computing, with mechanical physics and biology and chemistry. Compare them in the chart on this page.
What is the difference between electrical engineering and computer engineering at Lehigh?
Both are offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Electrical Engineering's required coursework puts its emphasis on electrical physics, with data and computing, mechanical physics, and biology and chemistry; Computer Engineering puts its emphasis on data and computing and electrical physics, with mechanical physics and biology and chemistry.
Does Lehigh have an artificial intelligence major?
Yes. The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science is new, starting fall 2026, offered by the Computer Science and Engineering Department within the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science.
What is the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science?
It is Lehigh University's engineering college, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It includes eight departments and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctor of philosophy levels.
Can I combine engineering with business or the arts at Lehigh?
Yes. Our unique interdisciplinary programs blend engineering with fields of study within Lehigh's College of Business and its College of Arts and Sciences. They include Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE), Computer Science and Business (CSB), the Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts and Sciences (IDEAS), and the five-year Arts and Engineering dual degree. In the Class of 2025, CSB and IBE graduates had average starting salaries of $97,397 and $91,127.
Do Lehigh engineering students take humanities and social sciences courses?
Yes. Lehigh educates the whole student. Every engineering program has a humanities and social sciences requirement: economics and writing, plus at least 12 credits chosen across categories such as human experience, the social world, and arts and languages. Free electives can also be used to develop a program of personal interest.
Can engineering undergraduates do research at Lehigh?
Yes. You can join faculty-led research in fields such as sustainability, robotics, materials science, data analytics, and healthcare technology. The Rossin Research Scholars program pairs undergraduates with PhD mentors on a yearlong research project, and undergraduates present their work each year at the David and Lorraine Freed Undergraduate Research Symposium.
What engineering clubs and competition teams can I join at Lehigh?
Lehigh has more than 200 clubs, teams and organizations. Engineering teams and groups span the disciplines, including Engineers Without Borders, the Lehigh Steel Bridge Team, the Lehigh IEEE Student Branch, Lehigh Formula SAE, the Biomedical Engineering Society and LU e-NABLE, along with the Society of Women Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Aerospace Club.
How many undergraduates study engineering at Lehigh?
More than 2,000 undergraduates study in Lehigh's engineering and inter-college programs.
Can I earn a master's degree in less time?
Yes. Lehigh engineers can pursue advanced study through the Accelerated BS-Master's Program. See the 4+1 accelerated program page for details.
What do Lehigh engineering graduates earn?
The Class of 2025 average starting salary for Rossin College graduates was $84,724, and 93% were employed, continuing their education or engaged in other pursuits within six months of graduation.
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