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. We've also included details on how Lafayette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Lafayette was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best General Engineering Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lafayette is $76,507. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $67,978 for all engineering 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 24 engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lafayette, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lafayette does not offer an online option for its engineering 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 engineering majors at Lafayette College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 |
| Civil Engineering | 33 |
| Chemical Engineering | 31 |
| Electrical Engineering | 17 |
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