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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for foreign languages & linguistics. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 217 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 13 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 179 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #55 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages & linguistics in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
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Of the 151 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from UMass Amherst in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were 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, 54% 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst foreign languages & linguistics 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.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from UMass Amherst in 2022, 35% were men and 65% 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 94 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 92 |
| East Asian Languages | 25 |
| Germanic Languages | 9 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 853 |
| Communication & Journalism | 406 |
| English Language & Literature | 137 |
| History | 109 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 82 |
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