Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

Bachelor's degree · Amherst College · Amherst, MA

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$40,120Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,032Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies at Amherst College earn a median of $40,120 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,710 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,946–$68,128). Median debt is $18,032, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wellesley College
Wellesley
$43,926—
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston
$41,872$27,000
Brandeis University
Waltham
$35,057$24,226
Smith College
Northampton
$19,105$18,259

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies graduates from Amherst College make?

The median salary is $40,120 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,032.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.