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, and more. In addition, we cover how Macalester ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at Macalester is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
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, 5 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Macalester. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Macalester area 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 area studies majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 2 |
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