by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Mt. Holyoke ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Mt. Holyoke 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.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Mount Holyoke College.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Mt. Holyoke in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
