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Ethnic Studies at Amherst College

Ethnic Studies at Amherst College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out 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, 18 ethnic studies degrees were granted at Amherst College.

Online Class Availability at Amherst College

Amherst College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at Amherst College

Rankings can help you compare Amherst College’s Ethnic Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 7
Best Value New England (Region) #2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #33 of 143
Best Value Nationwide #89 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from Amherst College

Students who complete Amherst College’s Ethnic Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,896

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from Amherst College stands at $18,032.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Ethnic Studies graduates at Amherst College, by degree type.

Program-wide, Ethnic Studies graduates at Amherst College are 72% women (13) and 28% men (5).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at Amherst College

Of the 18 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at Amherst College, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).

Amherst College gender breakdown of Ethnic Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 10
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Ethnic Studies majors at Amherst College

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 89% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College, above the national average of 66%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at Amherst College

The Ethnic Studies program at Amherst College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
African American Studies 13
Women’s Studies 5

Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at Amherst College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $47,517

References

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