19 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of Massachusetts Amherst offers language instructions based on the latest research findings and decades of combined teaching experience. 

The Resource Economics program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst prepares students to assist in public and private decisions about environmental and natural resource issues.

The Political Science program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers a wide range of classes, from lecture-based instruction to smaller seminars, as well as internships and Honors courses. The diversity of the faculty means that the Department is able to offer a broad range of courses every semester.

The Geography program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers B.A. and B.S. degrees as well as a second major in Geography, a minor in Geography, an undergraduate GIST certificate, and a 4+1 undergraduate-to-graduate program in GIST.

In the Social Thought and Political Economy program from University of Massachusetts Amherst, we offer an evolving curriculum that favors small classes and encourages experiential learning through internships and student involvement in our program's governance.

At University of Massachusetts Amherst, Anthropology—the study of humans across time and space—offers a holistic approach to understanding the world through four key fields: cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. 

The Russian, Eurasian and Polish Studies program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of a large and important portion of the world: Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

In the Italian Studies program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, students not only learn to speak, read, listen, and write in Italian, but they also acquire the socio-cultural competence that they will need to successfully navigate the target culture.

Along with a high level of competence in an important world language, majors of the French and Francophone Studies program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst acquire a broad knowledge of one of the world’s most dynamic cultural traditions and its complex relations with other countries around the world.

Join our rigorous, interdisciplinary Middle Eastern Studies program at University of Massachusetts Amherst and take a deep dive into the contemporary Middle East and North Africa. Whether you choose a major or minor in Middle Eastern studies or a minor in Middle Eastern languages, you'll gain valuable knowledge and skills that open doors to careers and opportunities after graduation.

The Communication program of University of Massachusetts Amherst follows the liberal arts tradition, emphasizing the critical thinking, systematic analysis, and writing and speaking skills that make for engaged citizenship.

Studying in the Sociology program of University of Massachusetts Amherst is an excellent way to prepare for entry-level work or graduate school in various fields. New graduates have found opportunities in the fields of social policy, law, criminal justice, social science research, human resources, education, environmental policy and research, advocacy, and social work to name a few.

The Economics program of University of Massachusetts Amherst focuses on the study of macro- and microeconomic theory, market structures, economic development, and public policy with an eye toward the development of critical thinking, data analysis, and civic engagement.

A Bachelor in Science in Managerial Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst prepares students for a career using accounting, finance, and strategy to make better business decisions. 

Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at University of Massachusetts Amherst offers a robust interdisciplinary set of options: an undergraduate major, an undergraduate minor, and a graduate certificate in Feminist Studies.

As an Afro-American Studies major at University of Massachusetts Amherst, you will gain skills in project development, research and analysis, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and writing—all skills employers look for in new hires. 

The Psychological and Brain Sciences program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is designed to provide students with broad exposure to the behavioral sciences with a focus on the research tools used in psychological and brain research.

Spanish and Portuguese Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst is a diverse and inclusive community of teachers, scholars, and students.

The German and Scandinavian Studies program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally-ranked program with distinguished scholars who are also dedicated teachers and mentors, having won teaching awards and prestigious fellowships.