Economics at Lake Forest College
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Lake Forest College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lake Forest College is in Lake Forest, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lake Forest College
Many students take online classes at Lake Forest College. Of 1,837 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 148 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Lake Forest College
Use these rankings to compare Lake Forest College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #329 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #360 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Lake Forest College
Graduates of Lake Forest College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,782 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 4 years | $62,870 |
| 5 years | $73,747 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Lake Forest College report median earnings of $62,870, compared with $60,043 for all Lake Forest College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Lake Forest College is $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Lake Forest College
This Economics program at Lake Forest College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 26 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Lake Forest College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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