Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 806 computer science degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #12 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #169 of 364 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 364 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #170 of 215 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #86 of 97 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $92,059 |
| 2 years | $87,352 |
| 3 years | $95,030 |
| 4 years | $111,935 |
| 5 years | $132,046 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $111,935, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at $23,569.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 25% women (200) and 75% men (606).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 462 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 19% were women (89) and 81% were men (373).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 141 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 140 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 117 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Minority students account for 40% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 320 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 33% were women (107) and 67% were men (213).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 41 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 225 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, higher than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 24 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, above the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The Computer Science program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 806 |
Careers Related to Computer Science
Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst commonly work in the following types of careers:
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.