General Education at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying General Education, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 74 general education degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s General Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 406 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #15 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #295 of 397 |
Earnings for General Education Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s General Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,696 |
| 2 years | $36,737 |
| 3 years | $51,350 |
| 4 years | $56,591 |
| 5 years | $65,133 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Education graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $56,591, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Education graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 96% women (71) and 4% men (3).
General Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 71 bachelor’s general education graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 96% were women (68) and 4% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 55 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 43%.*
General Education Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 3 master’s general education degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Education Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The General Education program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 74 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates
Those who complete General Education program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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