Macalester College Student Outcomes

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4 Year
Saint Paul, MN
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

90% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

87% vs. 58% national median

Graduation rates for Macalester College
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	82% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	86% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	87% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Macalester College. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Macalester College is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,100 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Macalester College
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$34,000 per year
after 7 years	$40,900 per year
after 8 years	$40,800 per year
after 9 years	$46,700 per year
after 10 years	$54,100 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Macalester College students who are working and no longer in school is $54,100, which is 58% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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