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. We've also included details on how Wellesley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Wellesley 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, Wellesley College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wellesley paid an average of $2,000 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 | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,920 | $19,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Learn more about Wellesley tuition and fees.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Wellesley in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wellesley are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Wellesley 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 Wellesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Wellesley College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.