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Ethnic & Cultural Minority at Amherst College

Amherst, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,120/yr (24% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Small (8,000 openings/yr)

ROI 1.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #59 of 92 Ethnic & Cultural Minority programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Ethnic & Cultural Minority graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$477K	$479K	$451K
Earnings Multiple	1.8x	1.8x	1.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	41%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	27	17

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$269,120

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,984

73% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,032

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,120/yr, edging above the $32,228 national average for Ethnic & Cultural Minority — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The financial case is thin at 1.8x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Ethnic & Cultural Minority's typical career paths, with 69% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

At $18,032 in median debt against $40,120 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #59 of 92 Ethnic & Cultural Minority programs, Amherst College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Amherst College

Amherst College admits 10% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, with a smaller student body of 1,907 in Amherst, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $72,984 — 73% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary $84,290/yr

Interpreters and translators $59,440/yr

View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Ethnic & Cultural Minority at Amherst College?

A score of 27/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Ethnic & Cultural Minority. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Ethnic & Cultural Minority careers?

With 69% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $450,914 in decade earnings vs $476,665 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Amherst College a hidden gem for Ethnic & Cultural Minority?

After financial aid, the average student pays $72,984 over four years — 73% below the $269,120 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →