# University of Massachusetts-Amherst: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Amherst, MA. IPEDS 166629, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $88,554
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $123,519 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,569 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in MA: 9 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (18 colleges, $123,490): +$29
- Versus the U.S. median: +$23,362

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $123,519 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,164 | $41,672 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,456 | $42,870 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,932 | $53,021 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,964 | $77,752 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $30,793 | $126,251 | 1.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Science at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $225,141 | $12,000 | $20,111 | 96% |
| Williams College | $209,574 | $12,208 | $17,716 | 94% |
| Harvard University | $203,169 | not reported | $19,066 | 98% |
| Tufts University | $156,343 | $15,500 | $39,998 | 94% |
| Boston College | $143,204 | $19,000 | $41,704 | 91% |
| Amherst College | $142,680 | $16,750 | $23,367 | 94% |
| Boston University | $136,667 | $23,250 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $134,208 | $27,000 | $43,071 | 90% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $123,519 | $23,569 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Brandeis University | $123,460 | $26,142 | $35,736 | 86% |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $121,671 | $25,000 | $34,170 | 68% |
| Mount Holyoke College | $120,021 | $21,500 | $26,441 | 84% |
| Clark University | $115,804 | not reported | $28,714 | 77% |
| Merrimack College | $114,115 | not reported | $37,927 | 70% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $111,612 | $27,000 | $17,163 | 65% |
| Western New England University | $100,055 | $26,659 | $27,290 | 64% |
| Westfield State University | $95,932 | $27,000 | $16,721 | 54% |
| Bridgewater State University | $87,099 | $27,000 | $16,383 | 53% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $126,670 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $165,210 MA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $156,040 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $214,960 MA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $94,640 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $131,750 MA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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