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 international studies.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best International Studies Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Macalester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,176 a year. This is less than $32,819, which is the national median of all international studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Macalester paid an average of $2,021 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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Of the 38 international studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Macalester, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Macalester are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Macalester international studies 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 international studies majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 29 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 14 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Computational Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
