by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Lake Forest College compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Lake Forest College holds a strong position among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #329 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lake Forest College handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College earn a median of $62,870 a year. This is higher than $60,043, the median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lake Forest College, economics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,644, the typical median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,100 | $55,500 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
Learn more about Lake Forest College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Lake Forest College are Non-Resident Alien. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Lake Forest College.
The economics program at Lake Forest College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 |
Lake Forest College awarded 26 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (42%).