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
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.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Public Health
Economics
Accounting and Related Services
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Mathematics
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Mechanical Engineering
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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.