Economics at Lafayette College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Lafayette College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lafayette College is in Easton, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lafayette College
Lafayette College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Lafayette College
Use these rankings to compare Lafayette College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 85 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #16 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 466 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #65 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #400 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Lafayette College
Students who complete Lafayette College’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,927 |
| 2 years | $58,943 |
| 3 years | $72,455 |
| 4 years | $88,504 |
| 5 years | $106,100 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Lafayette College take home a median $88,504, compared with $75,418 for all Lafayette College graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Lafayette College comes in at $19,500.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Lafayette College
This Economics program at Lafayette College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 101 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Lafayette College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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