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. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with math programs.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
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UMass Amherst was ranked #37 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for math 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 Mathematics Schools | 37 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 256 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 242 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in math from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #31 most popular school for math master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in math in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of math students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $42,682. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $48,772 for all math students.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 256 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% 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 math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 93 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst math bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in math from UMass Amherst in 2022, 58% were men and 42% 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 math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 23 |
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