by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Lafayette ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lafayette was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 74 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,164 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Lafayette paid an average of $613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,482 | $61,482 |
| Fees | $342 | $342 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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Of the 140 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Lafayette in 2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Lafayette does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Lafayette College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| International Relations & National Security | 37 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.