All Lake Forest College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $32,982 | $58,901 | $23,250 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $35,622 | $52,598 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $33,380 | $48,287 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $26,998 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | $27,000 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $61,264 | $98,583 | $27,000 |
| Business | $44,283 | $74,632 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $53,529 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $48,587 | $77,554 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $42,835 | $64,580 | $27,000 |
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
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Lake Forest College students earn a median $61,825 ten years after starting college, more than 62% of Illinois colleges we cover. 78% graduate within six years.
Lake Forest College majors questions
How many majors does Lake Forest College offer?
Lake Forest College offers 34 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Lake Forest College?
Finance graduates from Lake Forest College earn a median $98,583 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Lake Forest College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $48,287 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 Lake Forest College overview