by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Amherst College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
This physical sciences field at Amherst College breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 24 |
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 8 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Amherst College awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Amherst College has not been ranked for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
Find out more about Amherst College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 57% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |