by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Macalester College stacks up against peers offering child development & psychology.
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Macalester College holds a strong position among schools offering child development & psychology. More specifically it was ranked #161 out of 200 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Macalester College awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
To complete a bachelor’s at Macalester College, child development & psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Macalester College were White. Approximately 40% 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 child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the child development & psychology majors at Macalester College.
The child development & psychology program at Macalester College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 52 |
Macalester College granted 52 degrees in research and experimental psychology, other recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).