by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Amherst College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in astronomy & astrophysics at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Amherst College handed out 7 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Amherst College is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics 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 |
Read more about Amherst College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are White. Roughly 71% 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Amherst College awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).