by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst highly for computer science, coming in at #129 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 129 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 32 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the New England Region | 23 of 57 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer science at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 462 |
| Master’s | 320 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 462 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
UMass Amherst is a solid choice among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst earn a median of $111,935 a year. This is higher than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $23,569 in student loans. This is below $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 81% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 140 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 117 |
| Other Races | 32 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 320 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 24 |
