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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #69 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 447 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 321 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 259 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #53 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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The computer & information sciences program at UMass Amherst awarded 447 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 81% of these degrees went to men with the other 19% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 127 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 109 |
| Other Races | 41 |
UMass Amherst does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 159 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 72% were men and 28% were women.
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 | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 104 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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 | 577 |
| Computer Information Systems | 56 |
| Information Technology | 1 |
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