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Certificate (under 1 year)52 grads tracked

Area Studies at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Ranked 1st of 2 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Area Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$44,206
middle 50%: $35,452 – $57,867
Median · 5 years out
$61,332
middle 50%: $42,371 – $75,729
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Area Studies (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Massachusetts - Amherst's certificate (under 1 year) program in Area Studies earn a median $44,206 one year after graduating, rising to $61,332 by year five. Figures are based on 52 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.9 yrs
≈ $7,779 total interest

Same major at other universities

Ohio University
$49,684 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

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$220,712 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$188,260 · 5 yrs out
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$161,437 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
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$142,527 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$140,852 · 5 yrs out
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$137,194 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$137,194 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$128,416 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$127,794 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$117,489 · 5 yrs out

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