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2,131
students enrolled
511
degrees and certificates a year
87%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$32,149
average net price a year
Tuition $64,678
$46,244
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$63,878
median earnings, 10 years after entry
80% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 22% | 113 |
| Biological sciences | 13% | 68 |
| Computer & information sciences | 10% | 50 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 9% | 45 |
| Mathematics & statistics | 8% | 39 |
AI and data programs
Macalester College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Macalester College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ramsey County, where the college is.
195
open professional jobs
11
entry level
11%
ask for AI skills
22 jobs
4.8%
unemployment in Ramsey County
2026-09 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier
$81,004
median household income
Ramsey County
47%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, computer & information sciences, which lead to research (6 open), programs (1 open), human resources (11 open), engineering (47 open), data & analytics (13 open), security (4 open).
Hiring most: Boston Scientific (50), TIC Solutions (23), Patterson Companies (10), Ecolab USA (9), Fairview Health Services (5), Trane U.s. (5), Trane Technologies (4), Cummins (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (47), Operations (28), Data & Analytics (13), Marketing (12), Human Resources (11), Product (11). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County.
- CareerForce in Saint PaulSt. Paul · 651-539-4100 · 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Macalester College?
- Macalester College enrolls about 2,131 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awards about 511 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Macalester College?
- 87% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Macalester College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,244 six years after entry and $63,878 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Macalester College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Macalester College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Macalester College?
- 195 open professional jobs are listed in Ramsey County, 11 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Boston Scientific has the most openings.
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