by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Lake Forest ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Lake Forest was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lake Forest College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lake Forest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,782 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lake Forest, economics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Lake Forest College.
Of the 32 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Lake Forest, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 14 |
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