by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Amherst College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Amherst College among the top schools in the country for ethnic, culture & gender studies, ranked #24 out of 156 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for ethnic, culture & gender studies at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
The ethnic, culture & gender studies field at Amherst College covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 18 |
| Area Studies | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Amherst College conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic, culture & gender studies.
Amherst College holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic, culture & gender studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Amherst College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,923 a year. This is below $99,480, the median for all majors at Amherst College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Amherst College, ethnic, culture & gender studies students borrow a median amount of $18,032 in student loans. This is above $15,398, the typical median for all majors at Amherst College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of ethnic, culture & gender studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of ethnic, culture & gender studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are Black or African American. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s in ethnic, culture & gender studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
