by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Macalester ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Macalester College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Macalester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,253 a year. This is less than $34,640, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Macalester, geography students borrow a median amount of $19,049 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geography bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Macalester College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from Macalester. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Macalester College with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 57 |
| Political Science & Government | 39 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 7 |
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