Top Majors at Carleton College
MN · Ranked by 5-year median salary · 17 majors with data
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| # | Major | Year 1 | Year 5 Median | Year 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | $88,799 | $136,177 | $161,741 |
| 2 | Economics | $73,086 | $102,242 | $152,658 |
| 3 | Mathematics | $68,560 | $93,589 | $135,706 |
| 4 | Political Science and Government | $48,943 | $76,770 | $119,554 |
| 5 | Philosophy | $49,855 | $74,301 | $76,958 |
| 6 | International Relations and National Security Studies | $46,967 | $71,298 | $98,592 |
| 7 | Physics | $48,487 | $68,521 | $119,554 |
| 8 | Chemistry | $42,596 | $64,523 | $100,117 |
| 9 | Area Studies | $36,091 | $62,643 | $83,179 |
| 10 | History | $43,227 | $59,635 | $96,422 |
| 11 | Religion/Religious Studies | $36,805 | $58,858 | $67,887 |
| 12 | Social Sciences, Other | $42,235 | $57,957 | $78,843 |
| 13 | Psychology, General | $38,756 | $57,902 | $80,289 |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, General | $37,075 | $56,453 | $83,287 |
| 15 | Biology, General | $37,794 | $55,214 | $86,636 |
| 16 | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $33,005 | $54,306 | $82,803 |
| 17 | Fine and Studio Arts | $31,905 | $50,227 | $77,273 |
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Data sources: US Census Bureau Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO). Cost-of-living index: BLS Regional CPI & MIT Living Wage Project. Cost of attendance: IPEDS. For informational use only; data may be suppressed for small cohort sizes.