by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in area studies at UMass Amherst. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Graduate Certificate level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for area studies at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 7 graduate certificate degrees in area studies.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for area studies at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of area studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of area studies graduate certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% 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 graduate certificate in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst granted 4 graduate certificate degrees in african studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
UMass Amherst granted 3 graduate certificate completions in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 8 |
| Certificate Degrees in Area Studies | 1 |