# St Olaf College: Area Studies (bachelor's)

Northfield, MN. IPEDS 174844, CIP 05.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-olaf-college/majors/area-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,569
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,677 (U.S. median for this major: $57,208 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $20,552)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,531

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.05 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,677 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,404 | $42,136 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $11,342 | $45,935 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,584 | $50,965 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $20,367 | $82,486 | 8.7 years |
| 110k+ | $33,166 | $134,322 | 14.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Area Studies at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | $47,677 | $21,000 | $23,874 | 84% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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