Degree Programs Overview
As of 2026, Lafayette College offers 40 degree programs through Bachelor's programs.
A total of 698 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Lafayette.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Lafayette. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
|---|
| Total | Men | Women |
|---|
| Bachelor's | 40 | NOT OFFERED | 698 |
346 | 352 |
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Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Lafayette College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Chemical Engineering program has the highest salary ($80,306) after graduation and the Civil Engineering program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $78,021 average salary.
Bachelor Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Chemical Engineering |
$80,306 | $6,692 | $17,000 | $180 |
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| Civil Engineering |
$78,021 | $6,502 | $16,000 | $170 |
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| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
$76,714 | $6,393 | - | - |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
$76,536 | $6,378 | $19,500 | $207 |
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| Engineering, General |
$75,320 | $6,277 | - | - |
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| Economics |
$72,455 | $6,038 | $19,500 | $207 |
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| International Relations and National Security Studies |
$60,266 | $5,022 | $16,620 | $176 |
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| Political Science and Government |
$57,092 | $4,758 | $13,640 | $145 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
$50,156 | $4,180 | $16,500 | $175 |
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| Psychology, General |
$48,201 | $4,017 | $16,000 | $170 |
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| Biology, General |
$40,130 | $3,344 | $17,000 | $180 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Lafayette College.
At the school, the Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor program has the most completers of 127 and the Research and Experimental Psychology (other) Bachelor program has the second most completers of 62 students.
Popular Bachelor Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 127 | 93 | 34 |
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| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | 62 | 10 | 52 |
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| Mechanical Engineering | 58 | 52 | 6 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences | 46 | 13 | 33 |
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| Neuroscience | 40 | 7 | 33 |
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| Political Science and Government | 40 | 20 | 20 |
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| Civil Engineering | 34 | 12 | 22 |
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| Mathematical Economics | 29 | 15 | 14 |
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| English Language and Literature | 26 | 7 | 19 |
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| Sociology and Anthropology | 24 | 9 | 15 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Environmental Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
11 |
|---|
| Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
5 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| African Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Russian Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Area Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
3 |
|---|
| Women's Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
23 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
9 |
|---|
| Chemical Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
22 |
|---|
| Civil Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
34 |
|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
17 |
|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
58 |
|---|
| Engineering (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
17 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| German Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| French Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
0 |
|---|
| Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
26 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
46 |
|---|
| Biochemistry | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
15 |
|---|
| Neuroscience | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
40 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
14 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Mathematical Economics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
29 |
|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Philosophy | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
7 |
|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
2 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
8 |
|---|
| Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
13 |
|---|
| Physics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
8 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
62 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
127 |
|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
21 |
|---|
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
40 |
|---|
| Political Science and Government (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
5 |
|---|
| Sociology and Anthropology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
24 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
2 |
|---|
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
6 |
|---|
| Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
9 |
|---|
| Music | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
2 |
|---|
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
6 |
|---|
| Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
9 |
|---|
| Music | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
|---|
| History | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
11 |
|---|