Economics at Macalester College
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Macalester College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Macalester College is in Saint Paul, MN.
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Studying Online at Macalester College
Macalester College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Macalester College
Use these rankings to compare Macalester College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 31 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #28 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #136 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #373 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Macalester College
Those who finish Macalester College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,163 |
| 2 years | $64,493 |
| 3 years | $72,135 |
| 4 years | $83,794 |
| 5 years | $97,301 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from Macalester College report median earnings of $83,794, compared with $67,300 for all Macalester College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Macalester College stands at $24,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Macalester College
This Economics program at Macalester College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 57 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Macalester College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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