by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Amherst College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Amherst College as a strong choice for computer science, ranked #66 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 66 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 32 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the New England Region | 13 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer science at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
During the most recent reporting year, Amherst College handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Amherst College is a solid choice among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Amherst College, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $16,750 in student loans. This is higher than $15,398, the typical median for all majors at Amherst College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
Read more about Amherst College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |