University of Massachusetts-Amherst Data & Information Overview
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How Well Is University of Massachusetts-Amherst Ranked?
2026 Best Colleges Rankings
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst was awarded 539 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Overall Quality
UMass Amherst is ranked #115 out of 5,192 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, UMass Amherst holds the #12 spot on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts ranking.
See all of the rankings for University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
What Do UMass Amherst Graduates Earn?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst make about $53,747 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That’s great news for UMass Amherst students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.
