by our College Data Analytics TeamGo directly to any of the following sections:
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors, UMass Amherst came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 30 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
Learn about other programs related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities that might interest you.
Maximize your transfer credits and complete your bachelor's degree faster with this flexible online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 82 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMass Amherst does not offer an online option for its liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 82 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 853 |
| Communication & Journalism | 406 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 228 |
| English Language & Literature | 137 |
| History | 109 |
View All Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.
