by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, UMass Amherst came in at #47. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $32,552. This is higher than $32,253, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $25,742 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from UMass Amherst. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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