Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College
Easton, Pennsylvania • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$78,864
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$78,864
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$65,594
All programs at Lafayette College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
57
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.25
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$78,864
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $115,915 | — |
| Duke University | $101,532 | $10,000 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $101,325 | $19,690 |
| SUNY Maritime College | $99,578 | $25,064 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,498 | $10,750 |
| Santa Clara University | $99,067 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $98,644 | $11,507 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $98,455 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $97,701 | $16,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $97,466 | $20,500 |
Other Programs at Lafayette College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General | $92,618 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $89,804 | — |
| Economics | $88,504 | $19,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $88,494 | $16,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $86,678 | $17,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $78,864 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,924 | $13,640 |
| Mathematics | $65,332 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $64,575 | $16,620 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $62,006 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.