All St Olaf College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 15
- Arts & Design · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $28,288 | $54,100 | $23,480 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $32,094 | $53,232 | $24,830 |
| English | $29,398 | $49,382 | $25,715 |
| Area Studies | $35,569 | $47,677 | $21,000 |
| History | — | $42,538 | $25,812 |
| Religious Studies | $36,329 | $37,335 | $25,000 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | $27,328 | — | $22,602 |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | $23,000 |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | — | $45,023 | $21,000 |
| Studio Art | $26,870 | $44,287 | $25,000 |
| Music | $24,732 | $42,439 | $23,750 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $58,825 | $87,691 | $23,000 |
| Biology | $36,429 | $62,818 | $24,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $29,921 | $48,137 | $24,455 |
| Chemistry | $44,020 | — | $24,988 |
| Physics | — | — | $23,762 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,807 | $51,909 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,577 | $66,314 | $25,000 |
| Nursing | $76,078 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $56,238 | $84,559 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $82,278 | $122,912 | $23,875 |
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 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 St Olaf College students earn a median $65,543 ten years after starting college, more than 78% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 84% graduate within six years.
St Olaf College majors questions
How many majors does St Olaf College offer?
St Olaf College offers 36 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Arts & Design.
What is the highest-paying major at St Olaf College?
Computer Science graduates from St Olaf College earn a median $122,912 four years after graduating, the highest of the 21 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,875.
Which St Olaf College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Religious Studies graduates earn the least: a median $37,335 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 St Olaf College overview