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Computer Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

275 Bachelor's Degrees
259 Master's Degrees
16 Doctor's Degrees
The Computer Science major is part of the computer & information sciences program at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

We'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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Computer Science Degrees Available at UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst CompSci Rankings

UMass Amherst was ranked #42 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 #7 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 24
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 25
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 27
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 27
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 29
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 33
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 33
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 34
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 34
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 35
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools 35
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 36
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 39
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 39
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 41
Best Computer Science Schools 42
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 42
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 49
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 50
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 50
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 57
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 62
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 64
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 68
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 72
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 75
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 84
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans 85
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science 89
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates 93
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 149
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science 180

Popularity of CompSci at UMass Amherst

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 275 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 310 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do CompSci Graduates from UMass Amherst Make?

$79,216 Bachelor's Median Salary
$110,600 Master's Median Salary

Salary of CompSci Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $79,216. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $63,247 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.

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Salary of CompSci Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's compsci program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $110,600. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $98,509.

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How Much Student Debt Do CompSci Graduates from UMass Amherst Have?

$23,569 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of CompSci Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, compsci students borrow a median amount of $23,569 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.

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UMass Amherst CompSci Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 275 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UMass Amherst, about 85% were men and 15% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 63
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 116
Non-Resident Aliens 57
Other Races 29

UMass Amherst Computer Science Master’s Program

Of the 259 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from UMass Amherst in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 11
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 202
Other Races 5

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 46

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