by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Lake Forest ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Lake Forest was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 230 |
| Best Economics Schools | 239 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lake Forest College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lake Forest is $53,529. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lake Forest paid an average of $1,666 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,300 | $53,300 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,318 | $3,318 |
Learn more about Lake Forest tuition and fees.
Of the 36 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lake Forest, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Lake Forest economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lake Forest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Lake Forest College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology & Anthropology | 20 |
| Political Science & Government | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.