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. Also, learn how Macalester ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 174 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 176 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Macalester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,439 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Macalester. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% 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, 57% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Macalester political science 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 political science majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 49 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
