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. In addition, we cover how Macalester ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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Macalester was ranked #78 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for cis majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Macalester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,964 a year. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis 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. 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 |
Learn more about Macalester tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 66% of cis bachelor's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Macalester does not offer an online option for its cis 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 cis majors at Macalester College.
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