Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 413 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in education from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #314 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of education students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $34,193. This is higher than $33,820, which is the national median for all education bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's education program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $46,588. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,746.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 35 education students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UMass Amherst, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in education.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 33 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in education from UMass Amherst in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in education.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 74 |
Educational Administration | 42 |
Other Education | 40 |
Multilingual Education | 10 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 |
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