We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Amherst College stacks up against peers offering classical languages & literature.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Amherst College handed out 6 bachelor’s degrees in classical languages & literature.
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 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of classical languages & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of classical languages & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College were White. Roughly 67% 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 classical languages & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the classical languages & literature majors at Amherst College.
The classical languages & literature program at Amherst College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
Amherst College granted 5 completions in classics and classical languages, literatures, and linguistics in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Amherst College awarded 1 completion in latin language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).