East Asian Languages at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Every east asian languages school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the east asian program at University of Massachusetts Amherst stacks up to those at other schools.UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and approximately 31,642 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in East Asian Languages section at the bottom of this page.
UMass Amherst East Asian Languages Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in East Asian (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian
- Master’s Degree in East Asian
UMass Amherst East Asian Languages Rankings
East Asian Student Demographics at UMass Amherst
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the east asian majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
UMass Amherst East Asian Languages Master’s Program
Of the students who received a east asian master's degree from UMass Amherst, 63% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in east asian.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within East Asian Languages
East Asian Languages majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Massachusetts Amherst. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chinese Language & Literature | 3 |
| Japanese Language & Literature | 3 |
Related Majors
- Germanic Languages
- Romance Languages
- Classical Languages & Literature
- Linguistics & Comparative Literature
Careers That East Asian Grads May Go Into
A degree in east asian can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | 2,140 | $55,600 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Professors | 1,580 | $84,890 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Lion Hirth under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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