by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at Amherst was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,120 a year. This is higher than $31,459, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of ethnic studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its ethnic 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 ethnic studies majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 27 |
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