Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 2,131 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,772 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,982 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,098 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,527 |
| $110k and up | $44,880 |
| All families (average) | $32,149 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $109,457 | +$71,622 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $58,555 | +$20,720 | clears the bar | $23,118 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,141 | +$18,306 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $85,593 | +$47,758 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $91,979 | +$54,144 | clears the bar | $23,745 | 0.4 yrs |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,091 | +$18,256 | clears the bar | $23,324 | 1.3 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $45,632 | +$7,797 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $38,027 | +$192 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 135.4 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $45,450 | +$7,615 | clears the bar | $24,177 | 3.2 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $29,487 | -$8,348 | falls short | $20,000 | n/a |
| Geography and Cartography | Bachelor's Degree | $52,557 | +$14,722 | clears the bar | $19,049 | 1.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 87% 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.