Carleton College
Northfield, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 2,086 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,881 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,203 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,680 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,485 |
| $110k and up | $44,082 |
| All families (average) | $25,407 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $30,726 | -$7,109 | falls short | $17,929 | n/a |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $88,132 | +$50,297 | clears the bar | $18,254 | 0.4 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $39,238 | +$1,403 | clears the bar | $16,700 | 11.9 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $87,193 | +$49,358 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $40,371 | +$2,536 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $20,780 | -$17,055 | falls short | $21,167 | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $53,975 | +$16,140 | clears the bar | $18,700 | 1.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 90% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.