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. In addition, we cover how Mt. Holyoke ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Mt. Holyoke 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, Mount Holyoke College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 175% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mt. Holyoke paid an average of $1,997 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,904 | $63,904 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,838 | $18,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Learn more about Mt. Holyoke tuition and fees.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Mt. Holyoke in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Mt. Holyoke 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 Mt. Holyoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Mount Holyoke College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 15 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.