Informatics at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a school for Informatics, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 informatics degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Informatics Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Informatics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #48 of 66 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Informatics graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Informatics graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 33% women (14) and 67% men (28).
Informatics Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 42 bachelor’s informatics degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 33% were women (14) and 67% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Informatics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Informatics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, above 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 Informatics Graduates
Those who complete Informatics program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Informatics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $61,002 |
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
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