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 biology.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Macalester College handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Macalester is $32,091. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Macalester, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Macalester College.
Of the 56 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Macalester, about 25% were men and 75% 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, 59% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 30 |
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