Social Sciences at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree
Lake Forest College graduates in social sciences earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Forest College Compares for Social Sciences
All 35 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $101,138 | $92,029 | #1 | $61,109 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $80,700 | $70,829 | #3 | $51,753 |
| 3 | New York University New York, NY | $74,983 | $71,368 | #2 | $35,772 |
| 4 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $69,996 | $66,622 | #4 | $54,265 |
| 5 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,535 | $62,362 | #8 | $45,178 |
| 6 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $68,333 | $65,039 | #6 | $37,491 |
| 7 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $67,373 | $59,128 | #10 | $33,993 |
| 8 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $66,738 | $65,730 | #5 | $36,548 |
| 9 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $65,085 | $61,947 | #9 | $34,845 |
| 10 | Towson University Towson, MD | $62,559 | $54,903 | #14 | $36,279 |
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| 19 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $54,363 | $51,742 | #22 | $27,436 |
| 20 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $54,259 | $51,643 | #23 | $37,919 |
| 21 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $54,086 | $55,006 | #13 | $42,844 |
| 22 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $53,438 | $52,502 | #18 | $39,054 |
| 23 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $50,738 | $52,795 | #17 | $32,860 |
| 24 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $50,054 | $49,178 | #26 | $42,023 |
| 25 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | $49,611 | $49,903 | #25 | $42,347 |
Other Majors at Lake Forest College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $98,583 | $61,264 | #60 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $77,554 | $48,587 | #309 of 349 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,632 | $44,283 | #46 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,580 | $42,835 | #89 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,770 | $34,317 | #287 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,901 | $32,982 | #71 of 576 |
| Psychology | $54,270 | — | #286 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $53,529 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,598 | $35,622 | #159 of 225 |
| Biology | $48,287 | $33,380 | #730 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $26,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Forest College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,054 one year after graduating and $53,438 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Forest College rank for social sciences?
Among 35 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Lake Forest College ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Lake Forest College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for social sciences ($56,812), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
← All data for Lake Forest College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.