Education at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Master's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in education earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 80 | Antioch University-Seattle Seattle, WA | $67,918 | $62,470 | #105 | $55,121 |
| 81 | Antioch University Yellow Springs, OH | $67,918 | $72,479 | #36 | $55,121 |
| 82 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME | $67,731 | $71,980 | #41 | $58,894 |
| 83 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $67,432 | $59,381 | #133 | $44,038 |
| 84 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $67,405 | $67,802 | #66 | $55,425 |
| 85 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $67,168 | $77,770 | #18 | $58,249 |
| 86 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $67,036 | $64,199 | #83 | $62,750 |
Other Education Credentials at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $72,570 | $110,816 | — |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $165,473 | $128,746 | #29 of 861 |
| Computer Science | $154,099 | $104,610 | #23 of 48 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $109,628 | $78,003 | #55 of 349 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | $101,532 | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $100,729 | $64,546 | #2 of 6 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $98,155 | — | #45 of 159 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $91,064 | $64,664 | #88 of 92 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,779 | — | #73 of 81 |
| Public Health | $84,978 | $61,185 | #74 of 201 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $82,435 | $50,929 | #34 of 50 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $78,593 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $74,899 | $53,609 | #25 of 58 |
| Sustainability Studies | $68,841 | — | #11 of 13 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $51,558 | $52,025 | #54 of 75 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,477 | — | #38 of 60 |
| Music | $38,489 | $30,429 | #86 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,038 one year after graduating and $67,432 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #133 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for education ($65,824).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.