by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UMass Amherst compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts & humanities.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts & humanities. In particular, it placed #185 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Liberal Arts & Humanities majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,130 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, liberal arts & humanities students accumulate a median of $25,742 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 76% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts & humanities majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
The liberal arts & humanities program at UMass Amherst includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 87 |