Engineering at Lafayette College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Lafayette College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lafayette College sits in Easton, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lafayette College
Lafayette College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Engineering Rankings at Lafayette College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lafayette College’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #17 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 127 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #36 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #110 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #624 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Lafayette College
Those who finish Lafayette College’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,362 |
| 2 years | $67,251 |
| 3 years | $77,344 |
| 4 years | $84,361 |
| 5 years | $93,842 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Lafayette College take home a median $84,361, compared with $75,418 for all Lafayette College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Lafayette College is $17,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Lafayette College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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