Astronomy at Swarthmore College
We'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. We've also included details on how Swarthmore ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomical sciences.Go directly to any of the following sections:
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Astronomy Degrees Available at Swarthmore
Swarthmore Astronomical Sciences Rankings
The astronomical sciences major at Swarthmore is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy. 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 |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy | 21 |
| Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Astronomy | 41 |
Popularity of Astronomical Sciences at Swarthmore
During the 2019-2020 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in astronomy. Due to this, the school was ranked #51 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree.
Swarthmore Astronomical Sciences Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at Swarthmore College.
Swarthmore Astronomy Bachelor’s Program
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomical sciences from Swarthmore in 2020 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in astronomical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Majors Similar to Astronomical Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 4 |
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References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Nelson Pavlosky under License
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