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. Also, learn how Macalester ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Macalester was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Macalester College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Macalester is $28,635. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Macalester, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Macalester College.
Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Macalester in 2020-2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 57 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 7 |
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