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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Harvard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in natural sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Harvard was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for natural sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Sciences Schools | 1 |
| Best Natural Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harvard University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in natural sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of natural sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Harvard is $69,242. This is higher than $30,631, which is the national median for all natural sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
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Of the 35 natural sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Harvard, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in natural sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Harvard does not offer an online option for its natural sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Harvard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural sciences majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Science | 296 |
| Museum Studies | 85 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 73 |
| Behavioral Science | 71 |
| Systems Theory | 45 |
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