by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for compsci. More specifically it was ranked #41 out of 405 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 391 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 275 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 259 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #11 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $88,554. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 391 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 82% were men and 18% were 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 104 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 103 |
| Other Races | 38 |
UMass 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $104,610. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $107,251.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 159 compsci majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 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 compsci.
| 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 compsci majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 56 |
| Information Technology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.