At a glance
Average net price
$23,367
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
93.9%
Admission rate
9%
Undergrad size
1,911
In-state tuition
$70,480
Out-of-state tuition
$70,480
Cost of attendance
$87,640
Median earnings (10y)
$77,644
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,533
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 97.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (44%), social sciences (37%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM44%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences37%
- Social sciences20.6%~393 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences15.8%~303 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science9.9%~189 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics8.2%~157 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~149 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English5.3%~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.3%~102 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal4.7%~90 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.9%~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.8%~35 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.8%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
33 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 170 | $64,970 | $14,745 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 160 | $78,775 | $16,662 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 127 | $41,688 | $10,800 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 110 | $96,310 | $16,750 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 102 | $51,419 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | $27,744 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 54 | $24,621 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 51 | $43,271 | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | $36,896 | $18,032 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Amherst College
Amherst College is a mid-sized institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,911 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Amherst College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,367 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $70,480 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $87,640 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 93.9%, a strong completion outcome. 97.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $77,644 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Amherst College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (44% of credentials), social sciences (37% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Amherst College accepts 9% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,533. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Amherst, Massachusetts (city), Amherst College draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Amherst College
Q.How much does Amherst College cost?
The average net price at Amherst College is $23,367 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $87,640.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Amherst College?
Amherst College has a 6-year graduation rate of 93.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Amherst College?
Amherst College admits 9% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Amherst College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Amherst College graduate earns $77,644 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Amherst College?
Published tuition is $70,480 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Amherst College located?
Amherst College is located in Amherst, Massachusetts (ZIP 01002).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Amherst College at their official website.