University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Public · 23,671 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$80K
In-state tuition
$18K
Out-of-state tuition
$42K
Graduation rate
81%
Acceptance rate
60%
Median debt
$20K
Borrowing rate
46%
Earnings (all students)
$67K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Small (<100k) |
| Region | New England |
| ZIP | 01003 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$37K
Federal aid / UG
$10K
Est. net price
$27K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1423 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 31.0 |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| SAT math (median) | 690 |
| Undergraduate composition | 57% White · 5% Black · 9% Hispanic · 14% Asian |
| Official website | www.umass.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $79K | $20K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $72K | $27K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $72K | $25K |
| Computer Engineering. | $72K | $26K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $69K | $23K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $67K | $24K |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | $63K | $22K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $63K | $22K |
| Civil Engineering. | $62K | $23K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $60K | $23K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $58K | $20K |
| Physics. | $56K | $26K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $17K | 51% | $15K | $71K |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $18K | 69% | $18K | $78K |
| Bunker Hill Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $52K |
| Bridgewater State University | $12K | 52% | $18K | $61K |
| Quinsigamond Community College | $6K | — | $11K | $51K |
| Bristol Community College | $6K | — | $8K | $48K |
| Middlesex Community College | $6K | — | $5K | $54K |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $16K | 49% | $17K | $69K |
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