Astronomy at Mount Holyoke College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy, take a look at what Mount Holyoke College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mount Holyoke College sits in South Hadley, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 astronomy graduations were recorded at Mount Holyoke College.
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Online Class Availability at Mount Holyoke College
Distance learning is available at Mount Holyoke College. Of 2,275 students, 96 (4%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Astronomy graduates at Mount Holyoke College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Astronomy graduates at Mount Holyoke College are 100% women (8) and 0% men (0).
Astronomy Bachelor’s Program at Mount Holyoke College
Of the 8 bachelor’s astronomy degrees awarded at Mount Holyoke College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at Mount Holyoke College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Astronomy Graduates
Graduates of the Astronomy program at Mount Holyoke College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.