East Asian Languages at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for East Asian Languages, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 east asian languages degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
East Asian Languages Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s East Asian Languages program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 50 |
Earnings for East Asian Languages Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s East Asian Languages program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,509 |
| 2 years | $31,314 |
| 3 years | $25,544 |
| 5 years | $42,221 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of East Asian Languages graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, East Asian Languages graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 67% women (18) and 33% men (9).
East Asian Languages Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 16 bachelor’s east asian languages graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of East Asian Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of East Asian Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 51%.*
East Asian Languages Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 4 master’s east asian languages degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of East Asian Languages master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of East Asian Languages master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific East Asian Languages Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The East Asian Languages program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General East Asian Languages | 3 |
| Chinese Language & Literature | 6 |
| Japanese Language & Literature | 14 |
| Korean Language & Literature | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for East Asian Languages Graduates
Students who finish East Asian Languages program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for East Asian Languages 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.