by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Amherst College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in area studies at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Amherst College handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Amherst College holds a strong position among schools offering area studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Amherst College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,923 a year. This is below $99,480, the median for all majors at Amherst College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
Read more about Amherst College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College were Asian. Roughly 15% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Amherst College conferred 7 bachelor’s completions in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (29%).
Amherst College granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in european studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
Amherst College granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Amherst College awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in latin american studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).