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The physical sciences major at Macalester is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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 48 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 30 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 |
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Of the 48 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from Macalester in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% 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, 63% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Macalester does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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 physical sciences majors at Macalester College.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 71 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 48 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.