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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Overview
University of Massachusetts Amherst / Department of Sociology is located in Amherst, MA, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
173
Applied
18
Accepted
6
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
74
Total Graduate Students
18%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.51% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12.16% |
| White or Caucasian | 39% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.35% |
| Asian | 4.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 4.05% |
| Unknown | 6.76% |
Gender
Male (33%)
Female (66%)
Faculty
46
Total faculty
Full-time - 46
Part-time - 0
Male (25)
Female (21)
Location & Contact
Address
Amherst, MA 01003
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Millicent Thayer
Graduate Program Director
Phone: 413-545-4057
Fax: 413-545-3204
Graduate Program Director
Phone: 413-545-4057
Fax: 413-545-3204
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