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 civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at Lafayette was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lafayette is $67,033. This is higher than $61,387, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lafayette, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $16,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Lafayette College.
The civil eng program at Lafayette awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to 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, 72% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 |
| Chemical Engineering | 35 |
| General Engineering | 19 |
| Electrical Engineering | 16 |
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