by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Lafayette College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #3 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lafayette College as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #32 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 32 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 3 of 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 of 183 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Lafayette College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 222 |
This social sciences area of study at Lafayette College breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 101 |
| Political Science and Government | 77 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 29 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lafayette College awarded 222 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Lafayette College is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Lafayette College earn a median of $78,984 a year. This is higher than $75,418, the median for all majors at Lafayette College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lafayette College, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $16,827 in student loans. This is below $17,034, the typical median for all majors at Lafayette College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,874 | $64,248 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lafayette College were White. Approximately 71% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 19 |
