by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UMass Amherst stacks up against peers offering legal professions.
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UMass Amherst is a solid choice among schools offering legal professions. In particular, it placed #83 out of 459 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 111 bachelor’s degrees in legal professions.
Legal Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $60,512 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, legal professions students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of legal professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the legal professions majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
The legal professions program at UMass Amherst includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 111 |