Fast Facts

College Overview & Rankings

1. Pioneering Mission: Dedicated to disease prevention and improving health outcomes through interdisciplinary education, technological innovation, and community partnerships.
2. Top-Tier Career Success: Ranked #23 for long-term career success according to LinkedIn.
3. Excellence in Teaching: Ranked #25 in Best Undergraduate Teaching by U.S. News & World Report.
4. Top National University: Ranked #15 among the nation’s top universities by the Wall Street Journal, driven primarily by student outcomes.

Academics & Experiential Learning

5. 100% Experiential Learning: 100% of College of Health students receive hands-on, real-world experiential learning opportunities.
6. Diverse Undergraduate Degrees: Offers focused majors including BS in Biostatistics & Health Data, BA in Community & Global Health, BA in Health, Medicine & Society, BS in Integrated Business & Health, BS in Population Health, and a Pre-Health Track.
7. Accelerated Graduate Pathways: Features a 4+1 Accelerated Master of Public Health (MPH) program allowing students to earn advanced degrees faster.
8. Advanced Graduate Offerings: Degree options include an MPH, PhD in Population Health, Master of Engineering in Health Systems Engineering, Flex MBA with a Public Health Concentration, and various graduate certificates.

Faculty & Research

9. Interdisciplinary Faculty: Home to 60+ college-based and affiliated faculty spanning across 5 distinct Lehigh colleges.
10. Research Funding: Faculty have secured over $20 Million+ in research grants since 2020.
11. Key Research Strengths: Research focuses heavily on data science, health technology, community health, epidemiology, and health policy.

Facilities & Innovation

12. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Housed in Lehigh's modern Health, Science, and Technology (HST) Building located in Bethlehem, PA.
13. Advanced AI & Data Labs: Features cutting-edge resources including an Artificial Intelligence and Data Visualization Laboratory and the Health Data Warehouse.
14. Community Engagement: Home to a dedicated Community Partnership Engagement Space for local and global community-focused health collaborations.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

15. Full-Tuition Scholars Program: Features the College of Health Scholars program, offering full-tuition scholarships paired with specialized cohort-based mentorship and experiential learning.