Political Science & Government at Macalester College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, take a look at what Macalester College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Macalester College is in Saint Paul, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 political science & government graduations were recorded at Macalester College.
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Online Class Availability at Macalester College
Macalester College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Macalester College
Rankings can help you compare Macalester College’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 38 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #566 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Macalester College
Students who complete Macalester College’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,635 |
| 2 years | $35,274 |
| 3 years | $43,620 |
| 4 years | $47,677 |
| 5 years | $54,999 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Political Science & Government graduates from Macalester College take home a median $47,677, compared with $67,300 for all Macalester College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Macalester College is $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Macalester College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at Macalester College are 71% women (29) and 29% men (12).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Macalester College
Among the 41 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Macalester College, 71% were women (29) and 29% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Macalester College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Minority students account for 27% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Macalester College, below the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at Macalester College
This Political Science & Government program at Macalester College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 41 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at Macalester College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Political Science & Government majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
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.