Amherst College
Amherst College's campus is located in the quintessential New England college town of Amherst, Massachusetts. As part of the Five College Consortium, students can take courses at nearby Mount Holyoke, Smith, Hampshire, and UMass Amherst, broadening academic options. Known for its rigorous academics and open curriculum, Amherst allows students significant freedom in designing their course of study. The college maintains rivalries with Williams and Wesleyan as part of the Little Three, fostering a strong sense of tradition.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Amherst College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 9% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $16,081, roughly 76% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $1,888 | $7,552 |
| $30K – $48K | $1,868 | $7,472 |
| $48K – $75K | $6,112 | $24,448 |
| $75K – $110K | $20,179 | $80,716 |
| $110K+ | $50,358 | $201,432 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $67,280 | $269,120 |
Programs at Amherst College
11 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
79
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$100,596/yr | Very High | 6.2x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
75
|
$90,568/yr | Very High | 4.6x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
66
|
$78,500/yr | Very High | 3.7x |
| History Compare across schools → |
65
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$56,444/yr | High | 4.9x |
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Political Science
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55
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$61,125/yr | Very High | 2.1x |
| Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools → |
45
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$45,786/yr | High | 0.7x |
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Romance Languages
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37
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$49,322/yr | Very High | 0.8x |
| Area Studies Compare across schools → |
33
|
$49,149/yr | Very High | 0.8x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
33
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$41,979/yr | Very High | 0.6x |
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Neuroscience
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28
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$38,387/yr | High | 0.4x |
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Ethnic & Cultural Studies
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27
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$40,120/yr | Very High | 0.5x |
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