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Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 59 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 170 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 115 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 170 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Amherst. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Amherst social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 social sciences majors at Amherst College.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 91 |
| Political Science & Government | 61 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 44 |
| English Language & Literature | 41 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 31 |
| History | 23 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.