Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Macalester College compares to other colleges that offer computer & information sciences.
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Macalester College holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences. Specifically, it ranked #82 out of 1,619 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Macalester College awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Macalester College report a median salary of $104,215 a year. This is above $67,300, the median for all majors at Macalester College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Macalester College, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,829 in student loans. This is below $22,456, the typical median for all majors at Macalester College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,288 | $67,874 |
| Fees | $230 | $230 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Macalester College are Non-Resident Alien. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the computer & information sciences majors at Macalester College.
This computer & information sciences program at Macalester College offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 51 |