Economics at St Olaf College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at St Olaf College. Get started with the following essential facts.
St Olaf College is located in Northfield, MN.
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Online Class Availability at St Olaf College
Online coursework is an option at St Olaf College. Among 3,124 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at St Olaf College
These rankings give you a sense of how St Olaf College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 31 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #153 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #304 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from St Olaf College
Those who finish St Olaf College’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,177 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $61,505 |
| 4 years | $69,672 |
| 5 years | $81,483 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from St Olaf College earn a median of $69,672, compared with $56,099 for all St Olaf College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from St Olaf College stands at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at St Olaf College
The Economics program at St Olaf College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 31 |
| Quantitative Economics | 47 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at St Olaf College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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