by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Macalester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #197 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 197 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 200 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Macalester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,616 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Macalester was $2,021 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Macalester in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Macalester does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program 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 biology majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 19 |
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