Economics at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$62,870
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$62,870
Economics
National Average
$64,921
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,710
All programs at Lake Forest College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
21
Completers (IPEDS)
777
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.43
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$62,870
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| University of Chicago | $127,832 | $13,395 |
| Amherst College | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| Stanford University | $127,416 | $12,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $125,816 | $14,621 |
| Middlebury College | $125,751 | $19,500 |
| Yale University | $125,006 | $12,562 |
| Harvard University | $124,570 | $6,617 |
| Dartmouth College | $118,120 | $18,132 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $117,355 | $25,000 |
Other Programs at Lake Forest College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,661 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $64,213 | $27,000 |
| Economics (current) | $62,870 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,601 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General | $52,203 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General | $51,029 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $48,587 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $47,197 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $43,380 | $27,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $37,646 | — |
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.