by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for romance languages, placing at #18 out of 188 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Romance Languages Schools | 18 of 188 |
| Best Romance Languages Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 4 |
| Best Romance Languages Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level available for romance languages at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in romance languages.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for romance languages at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Romance Languages majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $61,484 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of romance languages bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of romance languages bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 70% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in romance languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMass Amherst granted 44 bachelor’s completions in spanish language and literature in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
UMass Amherst granted 13 bachelor’s completions in french language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
UMass Amherst granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in italian language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
UMass Amherst awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in portuguese language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (60%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Romance Languages | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Romance Languages | 4 |