Is St Olaf College worth it?
St Olaf College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Northfield, Minnesota (small town). It awarded 646 degrees in 2024, most often in biology sciences, research and experimental psychology and mathematics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,341
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,323
Median earnings 10 years after
$65,543
Average net price
$23,874
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
646
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
3,093
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's | $56,238 | $84,559 | 78 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,429 | $62,818 | 74 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $35,070 | $56,282 | 57 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $30,953 | $57,869 | 54 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $58,825 | $87,691 | 47 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $29,398 | $49,382 | 46 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $24,732 | $42,439 | 43 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $32,094 | $53,232 | 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $26,870 | $44,287 | 35 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | $35,569 | $47,677 | 30 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $29,921 | $48,137 | 27 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $82,278 | $122,912 | 27 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,078 | N/A | 24 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | $28,288 | $54,100 | 23 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $47,807 | $51,909 | 22 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 50 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Chemistry, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 25 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 1,567 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 1,279 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 951 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 607 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 434 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 420 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 402 |
| Information | 5% | 392 |
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Sources: federal figures for St Olaf College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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