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Physical Sciences at Amherst College

39 Bachelor's Degrees
Here, 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 Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with physical sciences programs.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at Amherst

Amherst Physical Sciences Rankings

The physical sciences major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physical Sciences from Amherst Cost?

$67,280 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Amherst Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $66,650 $66,650
Fees $630 $630
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $17,560 $17,560
On Campus Other Expenses $1,800 $1,800

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Amherst Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Amherst. About 46% were men and 54% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 9

Does Amherst Offer an Online BS in Physical Sciences?

Online degrees for the Amherst physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.

Amherst Physical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Amherst College.

Physical Sciences Majors

Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 24
Physics 6
Geological & Earth Sciences 5
Astronomy & Astrophysics 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics & Statistics 104
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 83
Natural Resources & Conservation 16
Architecture & Related Services 6

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