Lafayette College
Easton, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 2,757 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 25 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,716 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,445 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,881 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,581 |
| $110k and up | $52,608 |
| All families (average) | $34,433 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $112,864 | +$76,366 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $87,904 | +$51,406 | clears the bar | $13,640 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $73,435 | +$36,937 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $101,348 | +$64,850 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $82,109 | +$45,611 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,433 | +$21,935 | clears the bar | $16,620 | 0.8 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $70,391 | +$33,893 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,050 | +$16,552 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 1 yr |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $115,726 | +$79,228 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Bachelor's Degree | $43,321 | +$6,823 | clears the bar | $17,100 | 2.5 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | $104,222 | +$67,724 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 88% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.