Area Studies at Macalester College
If you plan to study Area Studies, take a look at what Macalester College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Macalester College is located in Saint Paul, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 area studies degrees were awarded at Macalester College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Macalester College
Macalester College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Area Studies graduates at Macalester College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at Macalester College are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).
Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at Macalester College
Of the 8 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at Macalester College, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Macalester College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Macalester College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at Macalester College
The Area Studies program at Macalester College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian Studies | 6 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates
Students who finish Area Studies program at Macalester College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Area Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.