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Carleton College
Northfield, MN · Private Nonprofit · Selective
Carleton College is a private nonprofit institution in Northfield, MN. With a 22% admission rate and 1,550 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,019 students, offers 9 programs with earnings data, and has a 91% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
22%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,550
Enrollment
2,019
Completion Rate
91%
Cost of Attendance
$81,350
In-State Tuition
$65,457
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,457
Programs
9
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 9 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($81K)
Showing 9 of 9 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $88,132 | $121,569 | $81,350 | 1.1x | |
| 2 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,567 | $107,997 | $81,350 | 0.8x | |
| 3 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,371 | — | $81,350 | 0.5x | |
| 4 | Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,238 | — | $81,350 | 0.5x | |
| 5 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,726 | $61,887 | $81,350 | 0.4x | |
| 6 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,858 | — | $81,350 | 0.4x | |
| 7 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $20,780 | — | $81,350 | 0.3x | |
| 8 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $47,957 | $81,350 | — | |
| 9 | Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $55,953 | $81,350 | — |