Romance Languages at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 78 romance languages graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available 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.
Romance Languages Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Romance Languages program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 211 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #174 of 209 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 211 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #174 of 209 |
Earnings for Romance Languages Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Romance Languages program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,701 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 3 years | $49,202 |
| 4 years | $61,484 |
| 5 years | $70,508 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Romance Languages graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $61,484, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Romance Languages graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Romance Languages graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 73% women (57) and 27% men (21).
Romance Languages Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 70 bachelor’s romance languages degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 73% were women (51) and 27% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 45%.*
Romance Languages Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 4 master’s romance 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 Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Romance Languages Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 4 doctoral romance languages degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Romance Languages doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Romance Languages Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The Romance Languages program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| French Language & Literature | 15 |
| Italian Language & Literature | 9 |
| Portuguese | 5 |
| Spanish Language & Literature | 44 |
| Hispanic & Latin American Languages | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Romance Languages Graduates
Graduates of the Romance Languages program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Romance Languages graduates, 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.