All Lafayette College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 8
- Engineering · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | $53,050 | $16,500 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Mathematical Economics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $41,885 | $82,109 | $17,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $79,602 | $115,726 | $17,000 |
| Engineering | $76,507 | $104,222 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,481 | $101,348 | $19,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,391 | — | $16,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $68,164 | $112,864 | $19,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Lafayette College students earn a median $91,410 ten years after starting college, more than 96% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 88% graduate within six years.
Lafayette College majors questions
How many majors does Lafayette College offer?
Lafayette College offers 36 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Lafayette College?
Chemical Engineering graduates from Lafayette College earn a median $115,726 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $17,000.
Which Lafayette College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $53,050 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Lafayette College overview