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Physical Sciences at Carleton College

Physical Sciences at Carleton College

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, take a look at what Carleton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Carleton College sits in Northfield, MN.

Online & Distance Learning at Carleton College

Carleton College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Physical Sciences Rankings at Carleton College

Use these rankings to compare Carleton College’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #8 of 36
Best Value Minnesota #8 of 9
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #33 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #59 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #444 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Carleton College

Those who finish Carleton College’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at Carleton College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,826
2 years $39,043

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Carleton College stands at $17,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physical Sciences program at Carleton College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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