by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with math programs.
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Amherst was ranked #32 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for math majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Mathematics Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
Math majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,500 a year. This is higher than $48,772, which is the national median for all math bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 89 students earned a bachelor's degree in math from Amherst. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its math bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 15 |
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