by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The geology major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth 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 4 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Amherst College.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Amherst in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 20 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
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