by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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Amherst was ranked #44 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci 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 #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 44 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Amherst is $100,596. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Amherst in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in compsci.
| 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 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its compsci 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 compsci majors at Amherst College.
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