University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts · Public · 23,671 undergraduates
Of 68 programs with reported earnings, 65 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 219 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,164 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,456 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,932 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,964 |
| $110k and up | $30,793 |
| All families (average) | $22,383 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,274 | +$10,230 | clears the bar | $22,172 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $165,473 | +$124,429 | clears the bar | $32,030 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $123,519 | +$82,475 | clears the bar | $22,679 | 0.3 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $80,434 | +$39,390 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $72,726 | +$31,682 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $63,383 | +$22,339 | clears the bar | $22,496 | 1 yr |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,891 | +$19,847 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $92,623 | +$51,579 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $96,995 | +$55,951 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $63,854 | +$22,810 | clears the bar | $21,746 | 1 yr |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $83,338 | +$42,294 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $60,726 | +$19,682 | clears the bar | $20,369 | 1 yr |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $74,422 | +$33,378 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,299 | +$45,255 | clears the bar | $21,796 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $90,309 | +$49,265 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 68 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 83% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.