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. We've also included details on how Macalester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #185 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 185 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Macalester College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 114% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
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 |
Learn more about Macalester tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Macalester. About 33% were men and 67% 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, 67% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Macalester sociology 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 sociology majors at Macalester College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 56 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.