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University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MAPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 60% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public institution located in the city setting of Amherst, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 23.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 60%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
23.7K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
60% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading650 - 730
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math660 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite30 - 33
1typical 50% range36
60%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $165,473
Earnings 5yr: $150,611
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,099
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,453
Earnings 5yr: $118,448
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,519
Earnings 5yr: $132,046
Debt: $23,569
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,083
Earnings 5yr: $123,984
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,816
Earnings 5yr: $87,776
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,628
Earnings 5yr: $115,325
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,091
Earnings 5yr: $99,215
Debt: $27,000
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,729
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,516
Earnings 5yr: $99,495
Debt: $23,250
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,155
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,990
Earnings 5yr: $96,939
Debt: $27,000
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,791
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,999
Earnings 5yr: $94,995
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,995
Earnings 5yr: $98,716
Debt: $23,250
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,156
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,623
Earnings 5yr: $91,248
Debt: $22,014
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,064
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,309
Earnings 5yr: $89,364
Debt: $29,548
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,076
Earnings 5yr: $86,717
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,383
In-State Tuition$17,772
Out-of-State Tuition$40,449
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$60,347
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$71,631
Completion Signals
83%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
92%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$216/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$92,110
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