Engineering at Lafayette College
Easton, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Lafayette College graduates in engineering earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lafayette College Compares for Engineering
All 57 colleges reporting engineering 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 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA | $135,136 | $119,001 | #3 | $109,455 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $128,207 | $122,027 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $122,845 | $111,781 | #5 | $92,491 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $114,228 | $103,940 | #12 | $82,956 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $110,208 | $112,083 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Brown University Providence, RI | $108,550 | $106,911 | #9 | $86,416 |
| 7 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 | $124,230 | #1 | $75,566 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $106,291 | $97,765 | #15 | $71,770 |
| 9 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $104,222 | $105,995 | #10 | $76,507 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $102,301 | $107,865 | #6 | $75,058 |
| 11 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $101,078 | $92,041 | #21 | — |
| 12 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $99,838 | $107,140 | #7 | $71,769 |
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 |
| Economics | $112,864 | $68,164 | #39 of 368 |
| 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 engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,507 one year after graduating and $104,222 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lafayette College rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Lafayette College ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Lafayette College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for engineering ($89,359).
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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.