St Olaf College — Northfield, MN

Economics

at St Olaf College · Northfield, MN

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $56,177/yr starting out — that's 87% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 4 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $23,874/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $104,971 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$71,843/yr

Starting Salary

$56,177

Finish Rate

84%

$71,843/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $23,874/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $47,969/yr)

4 Years Total

$287,372

Typical Debt

$26,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,475

What You'd Really Pay

$104,971

That's about $296/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$561,770

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$104,971

Pays for Itself In

4 yrs

Salary Boost

+87%

Ahead After 10 Years

$456,799

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed22.2/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost11.6/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.6/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.