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. We've also included details on how Wellesley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Wellesley 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, Wellesley College handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 250% 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 Wellesley College.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Wellesley in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
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