by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #15 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ethnic studies in 2021, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $29,543. This is higher than $29,213, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 ethnic studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The ethnic studies program at UMass Amherst awarded 8 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 18 |
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