University of Massachusetts-Amherst
A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state Massachusetts residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,700 within 10 years; strong 83% graduation rate.
About This School
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts with approximately 23,671 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Massachusetts-Amherst has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,383 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $57,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system and was founded in 1863 as the Massachusetts Agricultural College. It is also a member of the Five College Consortium, along with four other colleges in the Pioneer Valley.
This is a strong option for students who want a flagship research university experience at a reasonable cost — with an 83% graduation rate, strong freshman retention (91%), and median debt of just $20,000 at graduation, the fundamentals hold up well. The Five College Consortium adds real academic breadth by giving students access to Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke alongside UMass itself. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $57,700 a decade out are solid but not standout, so students in lower-paying fields should think carefully about their specific program's outcomes rather than banking on the school's overall reputation.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (23,671 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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