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University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Public · Public Flagship
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public institution in Amherst, MA. With a 58% admission rate and 1,480 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 23,694 students, offers 61 programs with earnings data, and has a 83% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
58%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,480
Enrollment
23,694
Completion Rate
83%
Cost of Attendance
$33,389
In-State Tuition
$17,357
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,293
Programs
62
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 61 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($33K)
Showing 61 of 61 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $89,327 | $123,984 | $33,389 | 2.7x | |
| 2 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $88,554 | $132,046 | $33,389 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,452 | $89,364 | $33,389 | 2.4x | |
| 4 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,414 | $99,215 | $33,389 | 2.4x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,972 | $94,995 | $33,389 | 2.2x | |
| 6 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,514 | $96,939 | $33,389 | 2.2x | |
| 7 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,554 | — | $33,389 | 2.1x | |
| 8 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,757 | $86,717 | $33,389 | 2.1x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,920 | $98,716 | $33,389 | 2.1x | |
| 10 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,574 | $99,495 | $33,389 | 2.0x | |
| 11 | Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,939 | — | $33,389 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,138 | $91,248 | $33,389 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Food Science and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,547 | $74,581 | $33,389 | 1.8x | |
| 14 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,462 | $71,263 | $33,389 | 1.8x | |
| 15 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,309 | $91,255 | $33,389 | 1.6x | |
| 16 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,762 | $57,091 | $33,389 | 1.4x | |
| 17 | Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,331 | $69,483 | $33,389 | 1.4x | |
| 18 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,170 | — | $33,389 | 1.4x | |
| 19 | Landscape ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,163 | — | $33,389 | 1.4x | |
| 20 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,324 | $78,038 | $33,389 | 1.3x | |
| 21 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,545 | $68,047 | $33,389 | 1.3x | |
| 22 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,682 | $84,846 | $33,389 | 1.3x | |
| 23 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,482 | — | $33,389 | 1.3x | |
| 24 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,427 | $68,103 | $33,389 | 1.2x | |
| 25 | Animal SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,008 | $59,844 | $33,389 | 1.2x |
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