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Classical Languages & Literature at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

What traits are you looking for in a school for Classical Languages & Literature, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 classical languages & literature graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Classical Languages & Literature Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Classical Languages & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Classical Languages & Literature Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Classical Languages & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,119
2 years	$21,508
4 years	$41,651
5 years	$46,895

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Classical Languages & Literature graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $41,651, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Classical Languages & Literature graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Classical Languages & Literature graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 50% women (8) and 50% men (8).

Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 11 bachelor’s classical languages & literature degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Classical Languages & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11

Classical Languages & Literature Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 5 master’s classical languages & literature degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Classical Languages & Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

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

More Specific Classical Languages & Literature Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

This Classical Languages & Literature program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Classical Languages	16

Best-Paid Careers for Classical Languages & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Classical Languages & Literature program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Classical Languages & Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$39,815

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.