by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, UMass Amherst came in at #31. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,362 a year. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from UMass Amherst. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMass Amherst does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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