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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$60,347

Acceptance Rate

58%

Graduation Rate

83%

Annual Tuition

$17,357

At a Glance

Total Students

23,694

Retention Rate

91%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

48%

Median Debt

$22,763

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public university with an acceptance rate of 57.8% and a student population of 23,694. The university has a strong retention rate of 91% and an 83.1% graduation rate. The in-state tuition is $17,357.

Graduates see a return on their investment with median earnings of $51,780 one year after graduation, $60,347 after five years, and $71,631 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $22,763, and 47.9% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$52k

1 YEAR

$60k

5 YEARS

$72k

10 YEARS

Top 15% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Massachusetts-Amherst alumni earn a median salary of $51,780. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $60,347. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $71,631. The median debt for graduates is $22,763.

The university has an 83.1% graduation rate and a 91% retention rate. The university has a 57.8% acceptance rate. 47.9% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Amherst, Massachusetts

Amherst, MA 01003

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting. With a safety score of 91, Amherst is among the safest college communities in America.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has an acceptance rate of 57.8%.