Mathematics at Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Macalester College graduates in mathematics earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Macalester College Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
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| 36 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $93,022 | $99,010 | #26 | $46,036 |
| 37 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $92,594 | $99,367 | #25 | $43,585 |
| 38 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $92,118 | $98,826 | #27 | $65,302 |
| 39 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $91,979 | $87,860 | #48 | $57,166 |
| 40 | New York University New York, NY | $91,832 | $87,405 | #51 | $58,481 |
| 41 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $91,736 | $80,515 | #78 | $50,762 |
| 42 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $91,330 | $92,883 | #31 | $59,167 |
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 |
| 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 mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,166 one year after graduating and $91,979 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Macalester College rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Macalester College ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Macalester College worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,745.
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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.