by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at Lafayette was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 136 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lafayette is $72,481. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about Lafayette tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from Lafayette. About 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Lafayette does not offer an online option for its me 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 me majors at Lafayette College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 33 |
| Chemical Engineering | 31 |
| General Engineering | 24 |
| Electrical Engineering | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.