Is Lafayette College worth it?
Lafayette College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Easton, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 599 degrees in 2024, most often in econometrics and quantitative economics, research and experimental psychology and mechanical engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$56,373
Median earnings 4 years after
$91,758
Median earnings 10 years after
$91,410
Average net price
$34,433
Completion rate
88%
Completions (2024)
599
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
2,757
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's | $68,164 | $112,864 | 60 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $48,112 | $87,904 | 49 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $72,481 | $101,348 | 32 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $79,602 | $115,726 | 26 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $70,391 | N/A | 24 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,235 | $73,435 | 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $58,433 | N/A | 22 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Bachelor's | $43,321 | N/A | 21 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $41,885 | $82,109 | 19 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $76,507 | $104,222 | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 26 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 21 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lafayette College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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