Below are the key facts about this program at Macalester College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Macalester College as a strong choice for international studies, placing at #72 out of 102 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 72 of 102 |
| Best International Studies Schools in Minnesota | 1 of 1 |
| Best International Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 6 |
The following degree levels are available for international studies at Macalester College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Macalester College awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in international studies.
Macalester College is among the very best schools in the country for international studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
International Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Macalester College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,520 a year. This is lower than $67,300, the median for all majors at Macalester College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Macalester College, international studies students borrow a median amount of $23,324 in student loans. This is above $22,456, the typical median for all majors at Macalester College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,288 | $67,874 |
| Fees | $230 | $230 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of international studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of international studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Macalester College are White. Roughly 56% 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Macalester College awarded 43 bachelor’s completions in international/globalization studies recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).