by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Lafayette College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lafayette College highly for engineering, ranked #137 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 137 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 12 of 43 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 of 128 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at Lafayette College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 142 |
The engineering field at Lafayette College breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 58 |
| Civil Engineering | 23 |
| Chemical Engineering | 21 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 17 |
| Engineering, Other | 13 |
| Engineering, General | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lafayette College handed out 142 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Lafayette College is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 11 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College earn a median of $84,361 a year. This is above $75,418, the median for all majors at Lafayette College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lafayette College, engineering students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is above $17,034, the typical median for all majors at Lafayette College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,874 | $64,248 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Learn more about Lafayette College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 70% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Lafayette College were White. Approximately 76% of graduates 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
