Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $88,554 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $22,679, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge | $154,492 | $11,077 |
| Harvard University Cambridge | $152,251 | — |
| Williams College Williamstown | $110,814 | $12,208 |
| Tufts University Medford | $105,659 | $15,500 |
| Amherst College Amherst | $100,596 | $16,750 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester | $93,888 | $27,000 |
| Boston University Boston | $90,050 | $23,125 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $86,749 | $18,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $86,167 | $25,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston | $85,954 | $25,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham | $80,431 | $26,142 |
| Western New England University Springfield | $79,990 | $26,319 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $74,842 | $27,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College South Hadley | $71,672 | $20,750 |
| Merrimack College North Andover | $70,256 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst make?
The median salary is $88,554 one year after graduation and $132,046 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,679.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.