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Amherst was ranked #105 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Amherst College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Amherst. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 37 |
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