Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 1,878 undergraduates
Of 16 programs with reported earnings, 15 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 22 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,015 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,783 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,875 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,015 |
| $110k and up | $29,674 |
| All families (average) | $22,900 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,277 | +$15,442 | clears the bar | $25,791 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,202 | +$16,367 | clears the bar | $25,105 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $79,260 | +$41,425 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,870 | +$20,035 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $69,423 | +$31,588 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $62,218 | +$24,383 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,987 | +$9,152 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,114 | +$48,279 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $48,822 | +$10,987 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $95,200 | +$57,365 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $49,758 | +$11,923 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $62,016 | +$24,181 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $91,252 | +$53,417 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Physics | Bachelor's Degree | $73,540 | +$35,705 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $28,601 | -$9,234 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 77% 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.