Physics at Carleton College
Northfield, Minnesota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$42,774
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$42,774
Physics
National Average
$53,059
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,447
All programs at Carleton College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
14
Completers (IPEDS)
778
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$42,774
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $88,601 | $23,886 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $88,071 | $20,270 |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,137 | $21,500 |
| Portland State University | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| University of Arizona | $81,191 | $20,500 |
| University of Chicago | $81,076 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $80,433 | $21,500 |
| University of California-San Diego | $77,660 | $18,000 |
Other Programs at Carleton College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $116,048 | $18,254 |
| Economics | $83,775 | $19,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,388 | — |
| Physics (current) | $42,774 | — |
| Biology, General | $40,859 | $17,929 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $39,238 | $16,700 |
| Psychology, General | $38,983 | — |
| Mathematics | $37,568 | $11,500 |
| Chemistry | $36,141 | $17,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $33,993 | $18,700 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.