Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Macalester College prepares students for careers in variety of careers, such as law, medicine, government, and business. The program focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Program courses include: phenomenology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion, mythology, scriptural and textual studies, religious history and politics, and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Macalester College

2481 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Saint Paul, MN, which is a predominantly urban area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 2,000 students are enrolled per year at Macalester College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• Mathematics And Statistics

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 28 to 32 for the ACT exam, or 1920 to 2180 on the SAT exam. This school admits around 30 percent of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, around 22 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at macalester.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $46,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Macalester College. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,500 for the year. Some students at Macalester College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Macalester College "Scots" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, please visit the school's website at www.macalester.edu.  Prospective student can quickly gather information about campus life, athletics, tuition and more by researching the school via our site or through their main portal.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Macalester College offers a bachelor's degree program in religious studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Annual Salary: $73970

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).