Education, General
Bachelor's degree · University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst, MA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,476Median earnings 3 years after
$65,277Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
53Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Education, General at University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $51,476. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,808 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,641–$60,792).
Education, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield College Springfield | $45,906 | $27,000 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams | $39,375 | $21,700 |
| Smith College Northampton | $33,737 | $19,000 |
| Salem State University Salem | $33,065 | $25,500 |
| Merrimack College North Andover | $29,368 | $27,000 |
| Boston University Boston | $27,891 | $27,000 |
Other programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$128,746 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$127,228 - Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$104,610 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$101,532 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$89,327 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$88,554 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$81,452 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,414 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$78,593 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$78,003 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,972 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$72,570 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,514 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,554 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,757 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$68,920 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$67,574 - Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's degree
$64,939 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$64,664 - Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyMaster's degree
$64,546
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst make?
The median salary is $51,476 and $65,277 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.