All Macalester College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 17
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $21,176 | $56,091 | $23,324 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | $29,487 | — | $20,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $57,166 | $91,979 | $22,483 |
| Biology | $35,616 | $56,141 | $21,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $29,559 | $45,632 | $19,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | $45,450 | — | $24,177 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $81,964 | $109,457 | $20,829 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $59,752 | $85,593 | $24,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer and Information Sciences → 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 Macalester College students earn a median $63,878 ten years after starting college, more than 73% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 87% graduate within six years.
Macalester College majors questions
How many majors does Macalester College offer?
Macalester College offers 38 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Macalester College?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Macalester College earn a median $109,457 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,829.
Which Macalester College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Environmental Science / Conservation graduates earn the least: a median $45,632 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Macalester College overview