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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Macalester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Macalester is $38,027. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in child development from Macalester. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Macalester child development 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 child development majors at Macalester College.
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