Economics at Lafayette College
Easton, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
Lafayette College graduates in economics earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lafayette College Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 36 | New York University New York, NY | $116,510 | $110,893 | #37 | $68,495 |
| 37 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $115,837 | $105,480 | #51 | $71,737 |
| 38 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $114,601 | $122,296 | #25 | $53,148 |
| 39 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $112,864 | $114,784 | #32 | $68,164 |
| 40 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $112,700 | $102,550 | #57 | $98,104 |
| 41 | Elon University Elon, NC | $112,303 | $120,517 | #26 | $69,298 |
| 42 | Haverford College Haverford, PA | $112,050 | $113,956 | #33 | — |
Other Majors at Lafayette College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $115,726 | $79,602 | #5 of 158 |
| Engineering | $104,222 | $76,507 | #9 of 57 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $101,348 | $72,481 | #32 of 318 |
| Political Science and Government | $87,904 | $48,112 | #25 of 565 |
| Biology | $82,109 | $41,885 | #20 of 841 |
| Psychology | $73,435 | $36,235 | #15 of 1027 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $70,391 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $58,433 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $53,050 | — | #172 of 576 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | — | $43,321 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lafayette College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,164 one year after graduating and $112,864 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lafayette College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Lafayette College ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Lafayette College worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.