by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Whitman ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Whitman 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, Whitman College handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Whitman paid an average of $2,545 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 | $61,070 | $61,070 |
| Fees | $422 | $422 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,640 | $14,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about Whitman tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 astronomy majors earned their bachelor's degree from Whitman. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Whitman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Whitman 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 Whitman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Whitman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.