University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA umass.edu 23,694 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$46,792

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

51/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$17,357

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Massachusetts-Amherst's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 48% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

45 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 →	88	$88,554/yr	Very High	18.0x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →	84	$89,327/yr	Very High	16.9x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	83	$81,452/yr	High	11.9x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	82	$68,920/yr	Very High	13.2x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	82	$67,574/yr	Very High	13.3x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	77	$64,138/yr	High	12.1x
Economics Compare across schools →	73	$52,309/yr	Very High	12.1x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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
Microbiology & Immunology 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 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 Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	54	$39,266/yr	High	8.1x
Biochemistry 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 Biology, General Compare across schools →	50	$40,427/yr	High	8.8x
Health & Physical Education 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 Economics 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
Pre-Veterinary Studies 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 Psychology, General Compare across schools →	42	$32,223/yr	High	8.0x
Legal Studies Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Compare across schools →	41	$36,181/yr	Moderate	8.7x
Physiology Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools →	41	$31,915/yr	High	10.0x
Veterinary Technology Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 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 & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	33	$36,362/yr	Low	6.9x
Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →	31	$30,693/yr	High	7.6x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	31	$29,690/yr	High	7.2x
English 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 Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	24	$18,072/yr	Moderate	5.3x
Linguistics Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools →	23	$20,334/yr	Very High	5.8x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools →	21	$24,746/yr	High	2.6x