Computer and Information Sciences at Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Macalester College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Macalester College Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 78 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $110,754 | $100,852 | #120 | $78,800 |
| 79 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $110,414 | $104,647 | #105 | $71,335 |
| 80 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $110,138 | $101,303 | #117 | $68,219 |
| 81 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $109,457 | $104,555 | #106 | $81,964 |
| 82 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $108,836 | $103,151 | #111 | $84,242 |
| 83 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $107,195 | $114,936 | #59 | $76,869 |
| 84 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $107,194 | $111,285 | #63 | $76,385 |
Other Majors at Macalester College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Biology | $56,141 | $35,616 | #486 of 841 |
| 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 computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $81,964 one year after graduating and $109,457 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Macalester College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Macalester College ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Macalester College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), 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.