by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in history at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for history, placing at #192 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 192 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 28 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 24 of 58 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
This history area of study at UMass Amherst breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 94 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 10 master’s degrees in history.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering history at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of history master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 70% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 6 doctoral degrees in history.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for history at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of history doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. About 83% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 10 graduate certificate degrees in history.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for history at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of history graduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of history graduate certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 70% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 68 |