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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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.
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 | 63 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 29 |
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.
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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 202 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 46 |
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