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The physical sciences major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Amherst College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Amherst. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 20 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 73 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 57 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 11 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 2 |
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