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. In addition, we cover how Whitman ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Whitman 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, Whitman College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 375% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Whitman College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in astronomy from Whitman. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
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