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. We've also included details on how Macalester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at Macalester is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. 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 physics. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Macalester paid an average of $2,021 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 |
Learn more about Macalester tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Macalester. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Macalester physics 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 physics majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.