Economics
Bachelor's degree · Lake Forest College · Lake Forest, IL
$53,529Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$73,747Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
24Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Lake Forest College earn a median of $53,529 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $27,000, about 50% of first-year earnings.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $92,075 | $13,395 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $84,932 | $15,250 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $62,889 | $21,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $58,921 | $19,500 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $54,169 | $26,991 |
| North Central College Naperville | $52,728 | $26,801 |
| Monmouth College Monmouth | $47,048 | — |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $45,386 | $24,976 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $44,015 | $15,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $40,004 | — |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $37,798 | $21,201 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $37,767 | $17,500 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $37,151 | $20,000 |
| Knox College Galesburg | $23,222 | $24,498 |
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— - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Lake Forest College make?
The median salary is $53,529 one year after graduation and $73,747 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.