by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in ethnic studies at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $49,321 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst granted 13 bachelor’s completions in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
UMass Amherst granted 5 bachelor’s completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 5 |