Biology at Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Macalester College graduates in biology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Macalester College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 483 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $56,157 | $53,450 | #601 | $39,810 |
| 484 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $56,154 | $51,650 | #664 | $36,401 |
| 485 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $56,142 | $63,570 | #237 | $27,123 |
| 486 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $56,141 | $53,627 | #591 | $35,616 |
| 487 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $56,083 | $51,584 | #667 | $33,793 |
| 488 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $56,037 | $57,579 | #439 | $34,206 |
| 489 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $56,037 | $57,579 | #440 | $34,206 |
Other Majors at Macalester College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $109,457 | $81,964 | #81 of 459 |
| Mathematics | $91,979 | $57,166 | #39 of 309 |
| Economics | $85,593 | $59,752 | #134 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,555 | $39,439 | #359 of 565 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,091 | $21,176 | #46 of 87 |
| Geography and Cartography | $52,557 | $30,053 | #101 of 117 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,632 | $29,559 | #249 of 265 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $45,450 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $38,027 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $29,487 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Macalester College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,616 one year after graduating and $56,141 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Macalester College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Macalester College ranks #486 by median pay four years after graduation, and #591 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Macalester College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.