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What Macalester College graduates make
Median salaries by major and degree level, 1–10 years after graduation. Click any program for percentiles, national comparison and the payback calculator.
Bachelor's (49)
| Major | 1 yr | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | $37,592 | $52,311 | $76,330 |
| Area Studies | $39,310 | $54,898 | $81,043 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | $41,079 | $53,343 | $67,254 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $39,344 | $56,642 | $87,772 |
| Biology, General | $37,964 | $53,264 | $88,764 |
| Chemistry | $41,054 | $58,734 | $94,389 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $37,592 | $53,343 | $69,154 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,351 | $48,791 | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $34,351 | $48,791 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | $82,551 | $121,630 | $147,757 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $82,551 | $121,630 | $147,757 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $23,524 | $46,663 | $54,051 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $46,207 | $53,696 | $85,664 |
| Economics | $68,583 | $94,989 | $147,475 |
| Education | $38,202 | $61,545 | $68,363 |
| Education, General | $38,202 | $61,545 | $68,363 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $36,491 | $54,382 | $75,444 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $35,325 | $52,083 | $72,966 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $34,840 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,533 | $49,659 | $70,298 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $40,559 | $53,384 | $72,585 |
| Geography and Cartography | $37,683 | $57,828 | $75,634 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $33,582 | $51,223 | $77,273 |
| History | $31,171 | $48,487 | $72,156 |
| History | $31,171 | $48,487 | $72,156 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $33,470 | $55,261 | $83,557 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $44,077 | $58,734 | $82,379 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $35,298 | $52,636 | $55,935 |
| Mathematics | $71,002 | $99,879 | $138,614 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | $71,002 | $99,879 | $138,614 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,509 | $57,570 | $82,121 |
| Music | $35,391 | $33,666 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $29,833 | $56,170 | $67,343 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | $29,833 | $56,170 | $67,343 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $44,060 | $68,022 | $71,728 |
| Philosophy | $43,047 | $49,482 | $69,154 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | $36,805 | $48,761 | $74,729 |
| Physical Sciences | $38,309 | $61,737 | $92,330 |
| Physics | $36,019 | $77,901 | $114,494 |
| Political Science and Government | $44,777 | $58,208 | $95,389 |
| Psychology | $37,479 | $56,212 | $80,289 |
| Psychology, General | $37,056 | $56,192 | $80,289 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $31,708 | $47,878 | $78,278 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $38,649 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $33,239 | $48,698 | $62,075 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $40,729 | $57,957 | $76,015 |
| Social Sciences | $51,335 | $64,005 | $93,742 |
| Sociology | $44,129 | $54,453 | $79,205 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $31,252 | $45,870 | $67,449 |