by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lafayette College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Lafayette College among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #110 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 110 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 10 of 25 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for mechanical engineering at Lafayette College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lafayette College awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Lafayette College holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,864 a year. This is above $75,418, the median for all majors at Lafayette College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Lafayette College, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $17,034, the typical median for all majors at Lafayette College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,874 | $64,248 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about Lafayette College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Lafayette College are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
