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    Labor Studies (MS)

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    Amherst, USMSIn-person1 year
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    88%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    4
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 36-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452.

    About the program

    The program combines coursework in labor law, history, economics, research, organizing, and collective bargaining with practical experience. It covers theoretical and strategic issues including globalization, gender equity, racial equity, and worker movements.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required but will be considered if submitted.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min International students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,915.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452 across 36 required credits.
    Is Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 1 year and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 grading scale
    How competitive is Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Labor Studies (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 88%.