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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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UMass Amherst's campus is set in the scenic Pioneer Valley, giving it a quintessential New England college town atmosphere. As the flagship of the UMass system and a member of the Five College Consortium, students benefit from a large university environment while also having access to resources from nearby institutions. The university is a major research hub, offering a wide array of programs and opportunities for students interested in academic exploration. Its athletic teams compete in Division I, providing a lively sports culture on campus.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$46,792/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

51/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$17,357/yr

Out-of-state: $39,293/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 20% of students receive Pell Grants and 48% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$11,103	$44,412	10.5x
$30K – $48K	$13,259	$53,036	8.8x
$48K – $75K	$16,738	$66,952	7.0x
$75K – $110K	$24,016	$96,064	4.9x
$110K+	$31,297	$125,188	3.7x
Sticker price (no aid)	$17,357	$69,428	6.7x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

45 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	88	$88,554/yr	Very High	18.0x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	84	$89,327/yr	Very High	16.9x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	83	$81,452/yr	High	11.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	82	$68,920/yr	Very High	13.2x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	82	$67,574/yr	Very High	13.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools	77	$64,138/yr	High	12.1x
Economics Compare across schools	73	$52,309/yr	Very High	12.1x
Electrical Compare across schools	71	$79,414/yr	Very High	13.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$73,972/yr	Very High	12.7x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$72,514/yr	High	13.0x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	68	$69,757/yr	High	11.5x
Marketing Compare across schools	64	$58,462/yr	Very High	9.3x
Food Science and Technology Compare across schools	62	$59,547/yr	Moderate	9.7x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	59	$47,331/yr	High	9.0x
Mathematics Compare across schools	59	$42,682/yr	Very High	11.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	56	$43,545/yr	Very High	8.8x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	54	$70,554/yr	High	9.2x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	54	$39,266/yr	High	8.1x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	52	$44,324/yr	High	10.2x
Public Health Compare across schools	51	$37,364/yr	High	8.5x
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools	50	$64,939/yr	High	8.4x
Biology, General Compare across schools	50	$40,427/yr	High	8.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	50	$36,419/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	47	$36,380/yr	High	9.7x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	46	$46,170/yr	Very High	5.7x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	45	$40,008/yr	High	7.6x
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Compare across schools	44	$34,600/yr	High	11.9x
Landscape Architecture Compare across schools	42	$46,163/yr	High	5.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	42	$32,223/yr	High	8.0x
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Compare across schools	41	$36,181/yr	Moderate	8.7x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	41	$31,915/yr	High	10.0x
Animal Health Technologies Compare across schools	39	$42,482/yr	Moderate	5.1x
Journalism Compare across schools	38	$37,091/yr	Very High	7.5x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	37	$37,170/yr	High	4.4x
Sociology Compare across schools	36	$31,686/yr	High	6.7x
History Compare across schools	36	$26,805/yr	High	6.7x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	33	$36,362/yr	Low	6.9x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	31	$30,693/yr	High	7.6x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	31	$29,690/yr	High	7.2x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	29	$24,521/yr	Very High	7.2x
Anthropology Compare across schools	27	$24,120/yr	High	5.6x
Agricultural Production Operations Compare across schools	26	$25,439/yr	High	3.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	24	$18,072/yr	Moderate	5.3x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	23	$20,334/yr	Very High	5.8x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	21	$24,746/yr	High	2.6x

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