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. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 393 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,271 a year. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Amherst College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Amherst. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
