1. [College research](/) 2. / 3. [St Olaf College](/school/st-olaf-college/) 4. / 5. Programs & majors brief Programs & majors brief Copy linkPrint brief # St Olaf College Majors & Programs Updated October 1, 2026 [Overview](/school/st-olaf-college/)[Cost & aid](/school/st-olaf-college/cost/)[Outcomes](/school/st-olaf-college/outcomes/)[Admissions](/school/st-olaf-college/admissions/)Majors[Similar schools](/school/st-olaf-college/similar/) **On this page**+ ## Which majors earn the most at St Olaf College? At St Olaf College, published program medians show a sharp divide between the highest-earning fields and more moderate outcomes. Computer Science had median earnings of $122,912 four years after completion, with 24 degrees awarded. Mathematics followed at $87,691 four years after completion and 75 degrees awarded. Economics recorded $84,559 four years after completion across 80 degrees awarded. At a more moderate level, Research and Experimental Psychology posted median earnings of $56,282 with 75 degrees awarded. The contrast shows that the school-level earnings picture can look quite different depending on field. ### Major mix · each dot ≈ 1% of completions Share of reported completions in the bachelor’s programs included here. Each dot represents approximately 1% of those completions. Counts are credentials, not unique students; excluded programs are not zero activity. - Social sciences**175 · 18.2%** - Biological sciences**111 · 11.6%** - Visual and performing arts**100 · 10.4%** - Mathematics**75 · 7.8%** - Psychology**75 · 7.8%** - Other**424 · 44.2%** Find a field Sort programsLargest programsHighest four-year earningsBest national field rankProgram name 31 of 31 programs shown Four-year earnings · first six matching programs **Computer Science 24 degrees awarded** $122,912 **Mathematics 75 degrees awarded** $87,691 **Economics 80 degrees awarded** $84,559 **Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness 15 degrees awarded** $66,314 **Biology, General 111 degrees awarded** $62,818 **Sociology and Anthropology 28 degrees awarded** $60,225 Each bar is a field’s median. Program size counts degrees awarded, not unique people or the earnings sample. Compare all matching programs Reported bachelor’s programs · earnings, program size and field ranks | Program | Degrees awarded | 4-yr earnings | Field rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Computer Science | 24 | $122,912 | — | | Mathematics | 75 | $87,691 | — | | Economics | 80 | $84,559 | — | | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness small degree count | 15 | $66,314 | — | | Biology, General | 111 | $62,818 | — | | Sociology and Anthropology | 28 | $60,225 | — | | Political Science and Government | 67 | $57,869 | — | | Research and Experimental Psychology | 75 | $56,282 | — | | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 32 | $54,100 | — | | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 27 | $53,232 | — | | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 22 | $51,909 | — | | Social Work small degree count | 14 | $50,611 | — | | English Language and Literature, General | 50 | $49,382 | — | | Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 31 | $48,137 | — | | Area Studies | 22 | $47,677 | — | | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft small degree count | 14 | $45,023 | — | | Fine and Studio Arts | 39 | $44,287 | — | | History | 25 | $42,538 | — | | Music | 47 | $42,439 | — | | Religion/Religious Studies small degree count | 16 | $37,335 | — | | Education, General small degree count | 7 | Too few graduates to report | — | | East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics small degree count | 18 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics small degree count | 9 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics small degree count | 9 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics small degree count | 8 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities small degree count | 5 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Classical and Ancient Studies small degree count | 5 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Philosophy small degree count | 18 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Chemistry | 30 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Physics small degree count | 17 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 20 | Too few graduates to report | — | [Program data and definitions](#page-sources) · [How to evaluate program rankings](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) ## What are the largest programs at St Olaf College? Ten largest programs by degrees awarded **Biology, General** 111 **Economics** 80 **Mathematics** 75 **Research and Experimental Psychology** 75 **Political Science and Government** 67 **English Language and Literature, General** 50 **Music** 47 **Fine and Studio Arts** 39 **Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies** 32 **Natural Resources Conservation and Research** 31 Counts describe degrees awarded in the reporting period, not current enrollment. [Program data and definitions](#page-sources) ## How do St Olaf College majors rank nationally? National program ranks are not reported for this school. [How Azimuth compares programs across colleges](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) ## Further analysis Outcomes at St Olaf College vary sharply by field. The college has 20 programs with published earnings data. The degree mix is anchored in the sciences and social sciences. Social Sciences accounts for 18.2% of bachelor's degrees awarded, followed by Biological Sciences at 11.6% and Visual & Performing Arts at 10.4%. The largest program is Biology, at 111 degrees a year, with median earnings of $62,818 four years after completion. Economics and Mathematics follow, with earnings of $84,559 and $87,691 respectively. The highest-earning program is a smaller one: Computer Science graduates earn $122,912 from 24 degrees a year. ## Data & methodology Sources and reporting periods: [methodology](/methodology/). Analysis and methodology by [Daniel Rogers](/about/#founder), founder of College Azimuth. Explanatory text is AI-assisted drafting checked against those figures; it is not an additional data source. Figure notes link to sources and limitations. [About College Azimuth](/about/).