by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Macalester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Macalester is $29,487. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,418 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Macalester paid an average of $2,021 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,678 | $64,678 |
| Fees | $230 | $230 |
| Books and Supplies | $926 | $926 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,477 | $15,477 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,680 | $1,680 |
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The writing program at Macalester awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Macalester writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Macalester Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 19 |
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