by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Lake Forest College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #11 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lake Forest College among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #341 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 341 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 11 of 14 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 of 57 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at Lake Forest College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lake Forest College handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Lake Forest College holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 36 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 288 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College earn a median of $62,870 a year. This is higher than $60,043, the median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lake Forest College, economics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,644, the typical median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,100 | $55,500 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
Learn more about Lake Forest College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Lake Forest College are Non-Resident Alien. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lake Forest College granted 26 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (42%).
