by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. Also, learn how Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Amherst 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 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
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 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of astronomy bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Amherst astronomy 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.