by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in computer & information sciences at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMass Amherst as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, coming in at #226 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 226 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 16 of 50 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 34 of 102 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer & information sciences at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 504 |
| Master’s | 320 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
The computer & information sciences field at UMass Amherst covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 806 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 320 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
UMass Amherst ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. About 70% 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 master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 225 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 24 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
UMass Amherst is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 54% 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 doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UMass Amherst. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 504 |