General Physics at Amherst College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Physics, take a look at what Amherst College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amherst College is located in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 general physics degrees were granted at Amherst College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amherst College
Amherst College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Physics graduates at Amherst College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Physics graduates at Amherst College are 29% women (7) and 71% men (17).
General Physics Bachelor’s Program at Amherst College
Among the 24 bachelor’s general physics degrees awarded at Amherst College, 29% were women (7) and 71% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of General Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College, higher than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Physics Graduates
Students who finish General Physics program at Amherst College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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