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2024 Rankings for Amherst College

Learn what College Factual bachelor's degree rankings and awards has Amherst earned.

Top Rankings for Amherst:

Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Schools in the New England RegionBest Other Research & Experimental Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England RegionBest Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) in MassachusettsBest Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) in Massachusetts
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Ranking Highlights

How Amherst Ranks in College Factual's Best Quality Rankings

#71 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges
#47 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
#38 Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools
Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges

Top Placement in Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges Ranking

#71 out of 1,470.

This makes Amherst a top 5% school for students.

The Best Colleges Ranking was created to help students find the best quality colleges in the U.S.

 

Top Ranked Majors

Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree SchoolsAmherst has 22 top ranked majors.

The best ranking is for Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences students.

Some of the factors that go into the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools Ranking include major focus and popularity, as well as the salaries of graduates.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking NameRankOut OfDetails
Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region17View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts326View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts325View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region654View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region653View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region749View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region749View Report
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region1289View Report
Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools21261View Report
Best General Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools21262View Report
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools30274View Report
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools38377View Report
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools38389View Report
Best General History Bachelor’s Degree Schools38384View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools45595View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools45575View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools47627View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools48545View Report
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools48493View Report
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools48545View Report
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools79658View Report
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools101942View Report

How Amherst Ranks for Value

#6 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Massachusetts
Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Massachusetts

Top Placement in Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Massachusetts Ranking

#6 out of 47.

This makes Amherst a top 15% school for overall value for the money with aid in Massachusetts.

The Best Massachusetts Schools For The Money For Those Getting Aid for a Bachelor’s Ranking assumes average financial aid.

 

Other Rankings

#12 Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences Graduates
#17 Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree History Graduates
#49 Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Psychology Graduates

Amherst has earned:

Highest Paid Awards

Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences GraduatesTheir best ranking for highest paid major is for Bachelor’s Degree Social Sciences students seeking high pay.

If you're interested in high pay after graduating, the Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences Graduates Ranking is for you.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking NameRankOut OfMore Info
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science & Government Graduates in Massachusetts225View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Child Development & Psychology Graduates in the New England Region215View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates in Massachusetts224View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Social Sciences Graduates in Massachusetts327View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates in Massachusetts327View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Economics Graduates in Massachusetts325View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates in Massachusetts327View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates in the New England Region432View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates in the New England Region428View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Asian Studies Graduates536View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree History Graduates in the New England Region546View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science & Government Graduates in the New England Region552View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates in the New England Region550View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Economics Graduates in the New England Region548View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree History Graduates in the New England Region546View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates in the New England Region551View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates in the New England Region550View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General History Graduates in the New England Region546View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates6356View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates6350View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Other Research & Experimental Psychology Graduates653View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Social Sciences Graduates in the New England Region659View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Statistics Graduates783View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science & Government Graduates9594View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates9574View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Statistics Graduates9101View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Graduates10115View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Child Development & Psychology Graduates11110View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Social Sciences Graduates12632View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates12558View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Economics Graduates12482View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates12558View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Graduates in the New England Region1388View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Ethnic Studies Graduates14100View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree History Graduates17378View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates17274View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree History Graduates17393View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General History Graduates17391View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Mathematics Graduates19266View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Mathematics Graduates19266View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates25340View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates25340View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer & Information Sciences Graduates47663View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Graduates49948View Report

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