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. Also, learn how Macalester ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 118 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Macalester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,559 a year. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from Macalester in 2022, 34% were men and 66% 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, 58% 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Macalester conservation 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 conservation majors at Macalester College.
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