Environmental Design at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in environmental design earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst Compares for Environmental Design
All 12 colleges reporting environmental design 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 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $69,851 | $74,960 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $62,697 | $71,167 | #2 | $44,929 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $61,788 | $57,784 | #6 | $42,401 |
| 4 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $59,873 | $63,893 | #3 | $43,843 |
| 5 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $59,090 | $53,765 | #9 | $37,849 |
| 6 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $57,668 | $62,993 | #4 | — |
| 7 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $56,561 | $58,117 | #5 | $37,226 |
| 8 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $55,647 | $57,652 | #7 | — |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $55,571 | $48,936 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $53,961 | $57,435 | #8 | — |
| 11 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $50,685 | $48,037 | #11 | — |
| 12 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $49,920 | $47,513 | #12 | $37,952 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst environmental design graduates make?
Graduates earn $55,571 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for environmental design?
Among 12 colleges reporting earnings for environmental design graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is environmental design at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for environmental design ($57,461), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.