by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at Amherst was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Amherst is $36,896. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,213 for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Amherst, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $18,032 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,404.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Amherst College.
Of the 8 ethnic studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Amherst, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads 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 studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 12 |
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