Astronomy at Smith College
If you plan to study Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at Smith College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Smith College is in Northampton, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 astronomy degrees were awarded at Smith College.
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Online Class Availability at Smith College
Many students take online classes at Smith College. Among 2,857 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 203 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Astronomy graduates at Smith College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Astronomy graduates at Smith College are 100% women (5) and 0% men (0).
Astronomy Bachelor’s Program at Smith College
Among the 5 bachelor’s astronomy graduates at Smith College, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at Smith College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at Smith 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
Those who complete Astronomy program at Smith College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Astronomy graduates, 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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