Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public, four-year institution in Amherst, Massachusetts (small city). It awarded 9,941 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, business administration and management and psychology.
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Federal context for University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,780
Median earnings 4 years after
$78,620
Median earnings 10 years after
$71,631
Average net price
$22,383
Completion rate
83%
Completions (2024)
9,941
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
23,671
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $128,746 | $165,473 | 338 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $47,762 | $63,383 | 316 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $81,452 | $90,309 | 244 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,223 | $51,274 | 242 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $78,003 | $109,628 | 224 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $52,309 | $80,434 | 223 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,972 | $96,999 | 219 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $68,920 | $96,995 | 205 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $40,427 | $72,726 | 204 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,380 | $60,891 | 203 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $64,138 | $92,623 | 198 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $88,554 | $123,519 | 191 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $37,364 | $63,854 | 157 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $29,690 | $54,215 | 151 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $39,266 | $70,916 | 135 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 525 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 525 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 448 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 323 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 320 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 315 |
| Business Analytics | Master's | 271 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 244 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 231 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 229 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19% | 9,485 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 8,328 |
| Educational Services | 12% | 5,980 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 3,368 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 3,331 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 2,893 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 2,876 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 2,835 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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