by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Amherst will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Amherst this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 1,855 undergraduate students at Amherst College is 273 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 7 to 1 which places Amherst College among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Amherst College , there are 7 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (92.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Amherst College compares to the national average
Amherst College offers 36 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 32 majors within 16 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Amherst College awarded 641 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 74 | 74 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 68 | 68 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 0 | 55 | 55 |
| Computer Science | 0 | 46 | 46 |
| Political Science & Government | 0 | 40 | 40 |
Find out what Amherst College's top fields of study and majors are