by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at Amherst was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,744 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allenglish bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Amherst College.
The english program at Amherst awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
