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 #26 out of 418 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 26 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Amherst is $56,444. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Amherst in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Amherst College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.