All Carleton College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | $20,780 | — | $21,167 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $30,726 | — | $17,929 |
| Chemistry | — | — | $17,000 |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | $40,371 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | $11,000 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $66,567 | $87,193 | $19,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,132 | — | $18,233 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Carleton College students earn a median $75,525 ten years after starting college, more than 95% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 90% graduate within six years.
Carleton College majors questions
How many majors does Carleton College offer?
Carleton College offers 35 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Carleton College?
Economics graduates from Carleton College earn a median $87,193 four years after graduating, the highest of the 2 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,500.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Carleton College overview