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, and more. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in religion.
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The religion major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Religious Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
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 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in religion from Amherst in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its religion 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 religion majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.