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 chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at Lafayette was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,532 a year. This is less than $66,101, which is the national median of all chem eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lafayette, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $17,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Lafayette College.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from Lafayette in 2021, 49% were men and 51% 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, 57% 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 |
| Civil Engineering | 32 |
| General Engineering | 19 |
| Electrical Engineering | 16 |
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