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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from UMass Amherst. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 42 |
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