Astronomy at Amherst College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy, consider the program at Amherst College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amherst College is in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 astronomy degrees were awarded at Amherst College.
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Online Class Availability at Amherst College
Amherst College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Astronomy graduates at Amherst College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy graduates at Amherst College are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Astronomy Bachelor’s Program at Amherst College
Of the 7 bachelor’s astronomy degrees awarded at Amherst College, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College, above the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy Graduates
Graduates of the Astronomy program at Amherst College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Astronomy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Astronomers | $106,445 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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