General Classical Languages at Amherst College
If you plan to study General Classical Languages, consider the program at Amherst College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Amherst College is located in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 general classical languages degrees were awarded 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
Take a look at the composition of General Classical Languages graduates at Amherst College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Classical Languages graduates at Amherst College are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).
General Classical Languages Bachelor’s Program at Amherst College
Of the 5 bachelor’s general classical languages degrees awarded at Amherst College, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Classical Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of General Classical Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College, lower than the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Classical Languages Graduates
Graduates of the General Classical Languages program at Amherst College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Classical Languages graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.