University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$22,383
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.3%
Admission rate
60%
Undergrad size
23,671
In-state tuition
$17,772
Out-of-state tuition
$40,449
Cost of attendance
$34,549
Median earnings (10y)
$71,631
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,423
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 91.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (30%), humanities & arts (23%), social sciences (21%).
- STEM30%
- Health5%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services6%
- Business16.1%~3,809 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences10.0%~2,372 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~2,282 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,887 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology7.5%~1,775 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering7.3%~1,728 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science7.0%~1,652 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,176 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication4.5%~1,065 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture3.4%~800 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics2.5%~582 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~547 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~523 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~504 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.0%~464 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~379 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture1.6%~379 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~331 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.2%~294 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education1.2%~282 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.0%~227 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~220 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~140 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~125 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare 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
40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,164 | $33,355 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 937 | $112,236 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 889 | $79,216 | $23,569 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 770 | $49,510 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 688 | $31,324 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 632 | $57,890 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 611 | $54,919 | $22,014 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 602 | $38,660 | $25,125 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 581 | $40,847 | $29,309 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 553 | $49,522 | $23,250 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 538 | $35,279 | $26,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 450 | $110,600 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 369 | $49,497 | $23,750 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 368 | $35,030 | $24,865 |
| Data Analytics. | Undergraduate certificate | 345 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 344 | $32,667 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 340 | $65,906 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 331 | $39,509 | $25,916 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 315 | $39,519 | $26,227 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 309 | $68,607 | $29,548 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 300 | $66,719 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 287 | $29,052 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 272 | $62,571 | $23,250 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 253 | $36,845 | $25,000 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 222 | $35,347 | $23,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Bachelor's | 212 | $62,664 | $23,750 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 212 | $59,408 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 208 | $32,548 | $23,950 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 201 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 184 | $32,153 | $25,447 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 183 | $45,299 | $24,385 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 173 | $23,848 | $22,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 172 | $32,552 | $25,742 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 162 | $62,074 | $27,000 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 156 | — | $24,388 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 156 | $99,888 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 152 | $34,701 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 147 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 140 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Bachelor's | 138 | $41,003 | $27,000 |
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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a very large institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 23,671 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Massachusetts-Amherst — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,383 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $17,772 for in-state students and $40,449 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $34,549 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.3%, a strong completion outcome. 91.9% 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 $71,631 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Massachusetts-Amherst confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (30% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), social sciences (21% 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
University of Massachusetts-Amherst accepts 60% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,423. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Amherst, Massachusetts (city), University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Q.How much does University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
The average net price at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $22,383 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $34,549.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst admits 60% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduate earns $71,631 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
Published tuition is $17,772 in-state and $40,449 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Massachusetts-Amherst located?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts (ZIP 01003).
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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst at their official website.