by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Amherst College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Amherst College as a strong choice for mathematics, coming in at #38 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Schools | 38 of 468 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 17 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 37 |
The following degree levels are available for mathematics at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Amherst College handed out 81 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
Amherst College ranks competitively among schools offering mathematics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
Mathematics students who finish a bachelor’s at Amherst College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $109,199 a year. This is above $99,480, the median for all majors at Amherst College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Amherst College, mathematics students borrow a median amount of $14,745 in student loans. This is below $15,398, the typical median for all majors at Amherst College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 56% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are White. Roughly 33% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 4 |
