Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at St Olaf College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 72nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at St Olaf College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $82,278 | $122,912 | +15% | #68 of 349 | #80 | $23,125 |
| Mathematics | $58,825 | $87,691 | +26% | #53 of 309 | #63 | $23,000 |
| Economics | $56,238 | $84,559 | +2% | #141 of 368 | #148 | $26,671 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,078 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,577 | $66,314 | +22% | #56 of 610 | #100 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $36,429 | $62,818 | +10% | #254 of 841 | #346 | $24,000 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | — | $60,225 | +28% | #1 of 9 | #1 | $24,644 |
| Political Science and Government | $30,953 | $57,869 | -9% | #378 of 565 | #431 | $24,250 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $35,070 | $56,282 | +1% | #42 of 82 | #42 | $25,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $28,288 | $54,100 | +5% | #43 of 103 | #42 | $23,480 |
| Psychology | — | $53,666 | +6% | #316 of 1027 | #442 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $32,094 | $53,232 | -3% | #155 of 225 | #172 | $24,830 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,807 | $51,909 | +1% | #150 of 345 | #263 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $45,146 | $50,611 | -2% | #241 of 420 | #362 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,398 | $49,382 | +2% | #270 of 576 | #345 | $25,715 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $29,921 | $48,137 | -12% | #221 of 265 | #239 | $23,635 |
| Area Studies | $35,569 | $47,677 | -16% | #60 of 70 | #55 | $21,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $45,023 | +13% | #46 of 255 | #84 | $21,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,870 | $44,287 | +7% | #141 of 423 | #189 | $25,000 |
| Chemistry | $44,020 | — | — | — | — | $24,988 |
| History | — | $42,538 | -16% | #412 of 459 | #440 | $25,812 |
| Music | $24,732 | $42,439 | -1% | #150 of 268 | #177 | $23,500 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $36,329 | $37,335 | -10% | #33 of 45 | #32 | $25,000 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $27,328 | — | — | — | — | $21,502 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The St Olaf College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $396,926
- Avg rent near campus: $1,745/mo — vs ~$698/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55054 (4.0% cap, Elko New Market)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,970 | $56,970 |
| Room | $6,280 | |
| Board | $6,800 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $71,870 | $71,870 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from St Olaf College's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology