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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Macalester ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Macalester College handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Macalester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,163 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Macalester, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Macalester College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Macalester. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 39 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 7 |
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