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 2020-2021 academic year, Macalester College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Macalester College.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Macalester in 2020-2021, 73% were men and 27% 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, 55% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
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