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Amherst College Academics
Amherst Academic Statistics
Academics
grade A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%Non-traditional Learning
- Evening Degree ProgramsNo
- Teacher CertificationYes
- Distance EducationNo
- Study AbroadYes
About the Classes
Most Popular Majors
- Mathematics74 Graduates
- Economics73 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology54 Graduates
- Computer Science52 Graduates
- English41 Graduates
- History37 Graduates
- Political Science and Government34 Graduates
- Environmental Science30 Graduates
- French Language and Literature26 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology26 Graduates
- 100%
- of students say they attend class. 10 responses
Amherst Professors
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Female Professors
49%
Male Professors
51%
Average Professor Salary
$153,012
Poll
- 60%
- of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions. 10 responses
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What Students Say About Professors
Poll
- 91%
- of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 34 responses
Poll
- 88%
- of students say professors care about their students' success. 34 responses
Poll
- 85%
- of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 34 responses
Poll
- 91%
- of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 34 responses