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. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with classical languages programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for classical languages list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in classical languages & literature. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in classical languages from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #9 most popular school for classical languages master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of classical languages bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in classical languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst classical languages bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in classical languages from UMass Amherst in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in classical languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the classical languages majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 94 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 92 |
| East Asian Languages | 25 |
| Germanic Languages | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.