St Olaf College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

St Olaf College at a glance

• 3,093

  students enrolled

• 687

  degrees and certificates a year

• 84%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $23,874

  average net price a year

  Tuition $56,970

• $48,373

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $65,543

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

St Olaf 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 St Olaf College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Rice County, where the college is.

• 17

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Rice County

  2026-09 · up 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $82,792

  median household income

  Rice County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, visual & performing arts, biological sciences, which lead to programs (1 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Carleton College (3), GPAC (3), Apogee Enterprises (2), Aurora Pharmaceutical (1), City of Faribault, MN (1), Hci Mn (1), Hormel (1), Mechanics Marketplace (1).

What they hire for: Operations (6), Engineering (2), Human Resources (2), Marketing (2), Finance (1), Programs (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of Southeast Minnesota.

• CareerForce in FaribaultFaribault · 507-333-2088 · 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon-Thur Drop in, Fri appointment only

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Macalester CollegeSaint Paul · 2,131 students
• Carleton CollegeNorthfield · 2,086 students
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Common questions

How big is St Olaf College?

St Olaf College enrolls about 3,093 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Northfield, Minnesota. It awards about 687 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at St Olaf College?

84% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do St Olaf College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,373 six years after entry and $65,543 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does St Olaf College offer AI or data science degrees?

St Olaf 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 St Olaf College?

17 open professional jobs are listed in Rice County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Carleton College has the most openings.