U.S. median for this major: $86,698.
College Scorecard field of study; 28 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 19% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,656.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $82,991. College Scorecard.
Macalester College Computer and Information Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer and Information Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Macalester College's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,772 | $56,603 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $11,982 | $49,246 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $11,098 | $45,613 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $20,527 | $84,366 | 1.2 years |
| $110k+ | $44,880 | $184,457 | 2.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (82% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Computer and Information Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($109,457) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $71,273 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer and Information Sciences at Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota college we cover that reports Computer and Information Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macalester College | $109,457 | $20,829 | $32,149 | 87% |
| 2 | Bethel University | $97,008 | — | $28,556 | 71% |
| 3 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | $95,398 | $20,625 | $19,139 | 54% |
| 4 | Metropolitan State University | $85,000 | $26,113 | $16,863 | 44% |
| 5 | The College of Saint Scholastica | $82,175 | $25,000 | $27,846 | 71% |
5 more Minnesota colleges offer Computer and Information Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Computer and Information Sciences graduates
Software developer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer Systems Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Macalester College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Macalester College
- Acceptance rate: 29% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 87% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,878
- Full cost breakdown · all 38 majors · overview
Macalester College Computer and Information Sciences questions
How much do Macalester College Computer and Information Sciences graduates earn?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Macalester College earn a median $109,457 four years after graduating and $81,964 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer and Information Sciences graduates across 421 colleges is $86,698.
How much debt do Macalester College Computer and Information Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Macalester College is $20,829, about 19% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,656.
Is Macalester College a good school for Computer and Information Sciences in Minnesota?
On pay, Computer and Information Sciences graduates of Macalester College earn $109,457 four years out, $14,059 above the median for the same major across 5 Minnesota colleges ($95,398) and $22,759 above the U.S. median ($86,698). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Macalester College rank for Computer and Information Sciences in Minnesota?
Of 5 Minnesota colleges reporting Computer and Information Sciences graduate earnings, Macalester College ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Computer and Information Sciences graduates get?
A common career is software developer, with a median wage of $130,920 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and computer systems analysts.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Macalester College Computer and Information Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/macalester-college/majors/computer-and-information-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).