by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in ethnic studies at UMass Amherst. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst highly for ethnic studies, ranked #14 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 14 of 146 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 7 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 12 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in ethnic studies at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 1 master’s degree in ethnic studies.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for ethnic studies at the master’s level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in ethnic studies from UMass Amherst were women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst granted 1 master’s degree in african-american/black studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 5 doctoral degrees in ethnic studies.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for ethnic studies at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of ethnic studies doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Black or African American. Approximately 40% 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 doctoral in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst awarded 5 doctoral degrees in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (40%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 5 graduate certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for ethnic studies at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of ethnic studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies graduate certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst conferred 5 graduate certificate degrees in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (60%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 18 |