English at Amherst College
If you are interested in studying English, consider the program at Amherst College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Amherst College is located in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 english degrees were granted at Amherst College.
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Online Class Availability at Amherst College
Amherst College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of English graduates at Amherst College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, English graduates at Amherst College are 54% women (19) and 46% men (16).
English Bachelor’s Program at Amherst College
Among the 35 bachelor’s english degrees awarded at Amherst College, 54% were women (19) and 46% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 54% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Graduates
Students who finish English program at Amherst College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for English graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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