University of Massachusetts-Amherst, MA
Public
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Rankings
Affordability55
Selectivity69
Retention79
Graduation66
Earnings54
Diversity60
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
55%
Bachelor’s
2%
Associate’s
43%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education<1%
Engineering7%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies7%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of Massachusetts-Amherst
60%
Admission Rate
655
Median SAT Math
640
Median SAT Reading
29
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)600–710
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)600–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)26–31
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Massachusetts-Amherst
$16K
In-State Tuition
$35K
Out-of-State Tuition
$30K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Massachusetts-Amherst
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
77%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 35% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $21K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 77% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 79% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
91%
Retention Rate
15%
Transfer Rate
33%
Withdrawal Rate
78%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 71% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 78% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 78% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 64% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 77% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 73% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 80% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Massachusetts-Amherst
94%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $68K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
23,202
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
7,078
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 40% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Massachusetts-Amherst, MA
Amherst College
1 miles, SE
Hampshire College
4 miles, S
Smith College
7 miles, SW
Conway School of Landscape Design
8 miles, SW