Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Lafayette College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Lafayette College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$76,132
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$78,854
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chemical Engineering.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
+$427,754 | $80,306 | $78,854 | $17,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
+$383,404 | $78,021 | $78,854 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
+$378,864 | $76,714 | $78,854 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
+$350,984 | $75,320 | $78,854 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
+$348,979 | $76,536 | $78,854 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
+$267,359 | $72,455 | $78,854 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
+$84,704 | $62,006 | $78,854 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
+$27,467 | $60,266 | $78,854 | $16,620 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
-$31,990 | $57,092 | $78,854 | $13,640 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
-$174,571 | $50,156 | $78,854 | $16,500 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
-$198,176 | $47,862 | $78,854 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
-$210,156 | $47,263 | $78,854 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
-$212,996 | $48,201 | $78,854 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 88.6% |
-$375,766 | $40,130 | $78,854 | $17,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.