Is Macalester College worth it?
Macalester College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Saint Paul, Minnesota (large city). It awarded 513 degrees in 2024, most often in research and experimental psychology, econometrics and quantitative economics and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,157
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,560
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,878
Average net price
$32,149
Completion rate
87%
Completions (2024)
513
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
2,131
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $39,439 | $58,555 | 49 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $59,752 | $85,593 | 40 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $21,176 | $56,091 | 34 |
| Geography and Cartography | Bachelor's | $30,053 | $52,557 | 31 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $57,166 | $91,979 | 30 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,616 | $56,141 | 28 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $81,964 | $109,457 | 27 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $38,027 | N/A | 22 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $29,559 | $45,632 | 20 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $29,487 | N/A | 18 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $45,450 | N/A | 16 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 21 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18% | 878 |
| Educational Services | 16% | 774 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 13% | 643 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 313 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 301 |
| Information | 6% | 298 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 6% | 278 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 267 |
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Sources: federal figures for Macalester College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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