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Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #66 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 66 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of computer & information sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Amherst computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 computer & information sciences majors at Amherst College.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.