Carleton College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Carleton College at a glance

• 2,086

  students enrolled

• 481

  degrees and certificates a year

• 90%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $25,407

  average net price a year

  Tuition $65,043

• $53,989

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $75,525

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Carleton 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 Carleton College

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

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• 26

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in Rice County

  2026-08 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $82,792

  median household income

  Rice County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, computer & information sciences, biological sciences, which lead to research (1 open), human resources (6 open), engineering (5 open), security (1 open).

Hiring most: GPAC (3), Trystar (3), All Flex Solutions (2), Carleton College (2), Apogee Architectural Metals (1), Apogee Enterprises (1), Balchem (1), Brettschneider Executive Search (1).

What they hire for: Operations (7), Human Resources (6), Engineering (5), Academic (1), Executive Leadership (1), Finance (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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Common questions

How big is Carleton College?

Carleton College enrolls about 2,086 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Northfield, Minnesota. It awards about 481 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Carleton College?

90% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Carleton College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $53,989 six years after entry and $75,525 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Carleton College offer AI or data science degrees?

Carleton 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 Carleton College?

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