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The physical sciences major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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, Amherst College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Amherst. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Amherst College.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 104 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 83 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 16 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.