by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Macalester ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at Macalester is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. 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 12 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 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. 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.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from Macalester in 2022, 75% were men and 25% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Macalester does not offer an online option for its philosophy 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 philosophy majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.