by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in history at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst earn a median of $49,949 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, history students accumulate a median of $22,750 in student loans. This is lower than $25,177, the typical 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.
Among recent graduates, 65% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 79% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMass Amherst granted 68 bachelor’s completions in history, general recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
