Top Ranked Programs
Macalester College's program mix is anchored in the social sciences, reflecting the college's identity as a liberal arts institution with particular strength in policy-oriented and analytical fields. Artificial Intelligence is the largest program with 58 graduates, followed by Political Science, Biology, General, Economics, and Mathematics. Across 31 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes that reflect the college's emphasis on fields with direct labor-market pathways. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied social sciences and quantitative fields. Artificial Intelligence graduates earn median four-year earnings of $109,457 with 58 graduates, while Mathematics delivers $91,979 with 48 graduates. Economics and Political Science follow with median earnings of $85,593 and $58,555 respectively, demonstrating consistent strength across the college's core disciplinary areas. These programs represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect national labor-market outcomes in policy, business, and analytical sectors. Macalester College's program portfolio reflects a liberal arts college positioning within the social sciences and humanities. The concentration in Social Sciences at 18%, combined with meaningful enrollment in other STEM fields at 7% and Arts at 5%, creates a distinctive profile oriented toward policy, international relations, and analytical careers. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with national labor-market trends and employer demand in sectors like nonprofit leadership, government, and international development.