Philosophy at Macalester College
If you plan to study Philosophy, consider the program at Macalester College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Macalester College is located in Saint Paul, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 philosophy degrees were granted 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
Take a look at the composition of Philosophy graduates at Macalester College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Philosophy graduates at Macalester College are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Macalester College
Of the 8 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Macalester College, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Macalester College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Macalester College, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Macalester College
The Philosophy program at Macalester College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Those who complete Philosophy program at Macalester College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
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.