Universities/MN/Carleton College

Carleton College

Northfield, MN · Private Nonprofit · 2,086 students

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$76k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
20%Acceptance Rate
90%Graduation Rate
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Is Carleton College worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$335,568 total cost vs $1,148,816 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$88,132/yr starting → $121,569/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$69k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$275,568
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$335,568

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$176,264
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$972,552
Total 10-yr Earnings$1,148,816

Key Numbers

$813,248
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
3.8 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+117%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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