by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Amherst was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 22 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,149 a year. This is higher than $34,211, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from Amherst. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its area studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 17 |
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