Astronomy & Astrophysics at Amherst College
Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at Amherst College.Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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Astronomy & Astrophysics Degrees Available at Amherst
Amherst Astronomy Rankings
The astronomy major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. 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.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Most Focused Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
Most Popular Colleges for Astronomy & Astrophysics | 49 |
Popularity of Astronomy at Amherst
During the 2018-2019 academic year, Amherst College handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in astronomy and astrophysics. Due to this, the school was ranked #49 out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
Astronomy Student Diversity at Amherst
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Amherst College.
Amherst Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from Amherst. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2019 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 3 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Astronomy
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 10 |
Physics | 9 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
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References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Daderot under License
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