General Computer Science at Amherst College
If you are interested in studying General Computer Science, consider the program at Amherst College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amherst College sits in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 general computer science graduations were recorded at Amherst College.
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Online Class Availability at Amherst College
Amherst College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
General Computer Science Rankings at Amherst College
These rankings give you a sense of how Amherst College’s General Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 57 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #325 of 635 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Computer Science graduates at Amherst College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Computer Science graduates at Amherst College are 25% women (13) and 75% men (39).
General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Amherst College
Among the 52 bachelor’s general computer science graduates at Amherst College, 25% were women (13) and 75% were men (39).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Those who complete General Computer Science program at Amherst College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.