Macalester College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Macalester College at a glance

• 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

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.

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• 192

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  21 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Ramsey County

  2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $81,004

  median household income

  Ramsey County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% 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 (3 open), human resources (6 open), engineering (57 open), data & analytics (12 open), security (3 open).

Hiring most: Boston Scientific (55), TIC Solutions (20), Ecolab USA (8), Calspan (6), Ecolab (6), Trane U.s. (5), North Wind (4), Creative Financial Staffing (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (57), Operations (29), Data & Analytics (12), Legal (12), Product (12), Sales (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?

192 open professional jobs are listed in Ramsey County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Boston Scientific has the most openings.