by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Macalester College ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Macalester College is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government. In particular, it placed #279 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Minnesota.
During the most recent reporting year, Macalester College awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at Macalester College earn a median of $47,677 a year. This is below $67,300, the median for all majors at Macalester College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Macalester College, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 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 |
Read more about Macalester College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Macalester College are White. About 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Macalester College.
The political science & government program at Macalester College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 41 |
Macalester College conferred 41 degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).