Physical Sciences at Hampshire College
Every physical sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the physical sciences program at Hampshire College stacks up to those at other schools.Hampshire is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and approximately 522 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 3 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from Hampshire.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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Hampshire Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Hampshire Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at Hampshire compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at Hampshire 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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 403 |
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Hampshire
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Hampshire College.
Hampshire Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 35% more racial-ethnic minorities in its physical sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Hampshire College with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Hampshire also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Hampshire College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
Related Majors
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- Architecture & Related Services
- Communications Technologies & Support
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Computer & Information Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Hampshire College.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 8,190 | $156,250 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
| Chemists | 2,890 | $94,270 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,950 | $82,580 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Kane5187 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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