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Ethnic Studies at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 ethnic studies graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

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.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Ethnic Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 7
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#120 of 142

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 7
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#120 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Ethnic Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,543
2 years	$30,228
3 years	$36,075
4 years	$49,321
5 years	$63,903

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $49,321, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.

Program-wide, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 83% women (24) and 17% men (5).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 18 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 1 master’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

Ethnic Studies Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 5 doctoral ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 60% of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 60%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

This Ethnic Studies program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	11
Women’s Studies	18

Highest-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Ethnic Studies program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.