by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how C of C ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at College of Charleston.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 astronomy majors earned their bachelor's degree from C of C. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
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