Art History at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Art History, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 art history 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Art History graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Program-wide, Art History graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 75% women (15) and 25% men (5).
Art History Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 14 bachelor’s art history graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Art History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 14% of Art History bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 32%.*
Art History Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 6 master’s art history degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Art History master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Art History master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Art History Graduates
Students who finish Art History program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Art History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Archivists | $53,759 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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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