Here is an overview of the graduate program in general education at UMass Amherst. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for general education, ranked #5 out of 410 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 5 of 410 |
| Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 19 |
| Best General Education Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 40 |
Here is each degree level available for general education at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 3 master’s degrees in general education.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for general education at the master’s level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general education from UMass Amherst identified as women.
The largest share of general education master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% 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 master’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst awarded 3 master’s degrees in education, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Education | 71 |