Portuguese at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Portuguese, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 portuguese degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Portuguese graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Portuguese graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).
Portuguese Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 5 bachelor’s portuguese degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Portuguese bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Minority students account for 60% of Portuguese bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Portuguese Graduates
Students who finish Portuguese program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Portuguese graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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.