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Academics & Majors

Graduation Statistics

95%

graduate within six years
  • 96% within eight years
  • 85% within four years
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549 Graduates
Amherst College offers bachelors degrees.
Bachelor's

Faculty Overview

422 Faculty
Full Time
  • 223 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service
Part Time
  • 199 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service

Study Options

Study Abroad Opportunities

This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.

Teacher Certification Offered

This college offers teacher certification.

ROTC - Navy

Earn NAVY ROTC scholarships that provide up to $180,000 to cover tuition, books and other expenses.

Reviews: Academic Rigor
  • Justin From New York, NY
  • 5
  • “The teachers take a great investment in your education. I am able to meet with them whenever I need extra help. They make time for students and have set office…”

  • Dec-29-2009 » Read More
  • Anonymous from CA
  • 5
  • “I love my classes. Our class sizes are REALLY small. My class sizes range from 8-25 students. Professors put you on the spot and ask you if you're sick if…”

  • Oct-31-2010 » Read More

Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor
African-American/Black Studies 12
American/United States Studies/Civilization 5
Asian Studies/Civilization 12
European Studies/Civilization 2
Women's Studies 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor
Computer Science 8
English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor
English Language and Literature, General 43
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other -
French Language and Literature 16
German Language and Literature 1
Latin Language and Literature -
Russian Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 2
History Bachelor
History, General 30
Legal Professions and Studies Bachelor
Legal Studies, General 14
Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor
Mathematics, General 14
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
Neuroscience 12
Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor
Environmental Studies 8
Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor
Philosophy 9
Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical Sciences Bachelor
Astronomy -
Chemistry, General 13
Geology/Earth Science, General 8
Physics, General 6
Psychology Bachelor
Psychology, General 43
Social Sciences Bachelor
Anthropology 12
Economics, General 52
Political Science and Government, General 42
Sociology 9
Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor
Art/Art Studies, General 13
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
Music, General 8