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. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 497 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Amherst is $78,775. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Amherst, economics students borrow a median amount of $16,662 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Amherst College.
Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Amherst in 2020-2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 8 |
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