by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Lafayette ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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Lafayette was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lafayette is $63,927. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lafayette, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Lafayette College.
The economics program at Lafayette awarded 110 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 61 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 27 |
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