by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Macalester College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Macalester College as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #231 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 231 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota | 5 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 62 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Macalester College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
This social sciences field at Macalester College includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 57 |
| Political Science and Government | 41 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Macalester College conferred 122 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Macalester College ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Macalester College report a median salary of $68,684 a year. This is higher than $67,300, the median for all majors at Macalester College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Macalester College, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,625 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 |
Learn more about Macalester College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 37% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Macalester College are White. About 48% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 7 |
