by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Macalester ranks in comparison to other schools with neurobiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Macalester is $45,450. This is higher than $31,687, which is the national median for all neurobiology 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 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 |
Learn more about Macalester tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 neurobiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Macalester. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Macalester does not offer an online option for its neurobiology 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 neurobiology majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 52 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.