Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 90 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 38% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 17 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $75,345 | $71,713 | #25 | $45,516 |
| 18 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $74,122 | $65,056 | #43 | $35,768 |
| 19 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $74,122 | $65,056 | #44 | $35,768 |
| 20 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $73,242 | $64,497 | #50 | $36,362 |
| 21 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $73,089 | $74,310 | #18 | $45,243 |
| 22 | William Jewell College Liberty, MO | $72,507 | $77,743 | #16 | $50,663 |
| 23 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $72,422 | $77,719 | #17 | $37,709 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,362 one year after graduating and $73,242 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,597.
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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.