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. We've also included details on how Smith ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Smith 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, Smith College handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 350% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Smith was $1,910 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Fees | $308 | $308 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,310 | $21,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,352 | $2,352 |
Learn more about Smith tuition and fees.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Smith in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Smith are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Smith does not offer an online option for its astronomy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Smith Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Smith College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Physics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.