International/Globalization Studies at Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Macalester College graduates in international/globalization studies earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Macalester College Compares for International/Globalization Studies
All 87 colleges reporting international/globalization studies 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 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $91,874 | $80,905 | #2 | $51,371 |
| 2 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $86,599 | $102,451 | #1 | $64,133 |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $82,501 | $75,071 | #8 | $39,082 |
| 4 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $81,174 | $73,863 | #10 | $45,168 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $76,044 | $69,245 | #15 | $42,197 |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $73,362 | $78,728 | #3 | $45,648 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $72,545 | $76,490 | #7 | $44,446 |
| 8 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $72,375 | $73,606 | #11 | $40,189 |
| 9 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $72,305 | $77,160 | #5 | — |
| 10 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $71,280 | $62,770 | #25 | $46,530 |
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| 43 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $56,590 | $52,051 | #63 | — |
| 44 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $56,538 | $58,528 | #36 | $25,753 |
| 45 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $56,496 | $57,440 | #39 | $33,504 |
| 46 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $56,091 | $53,579 | #55 | $21,176 |
| 47 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $55,967 | $52,340 | #62 | — |
| 48 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $55,933 | $56,867 | #42 | $29,118 |
| 49 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $54,707 | $58,708 | #35 | $21,830 |
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 |
| Biology | $56,141 | $35,616 | #486 of 841 |
| 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 international/globalization studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,176 one year after graduating and $56,091 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Macalester College rank for international/globalization studies?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for international/globalization studies graduates, Macalester College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international/globalization studies at Macalester College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for international/globalization studies ($59,972), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,324.
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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.