Education, General
Master's degree · University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst, MA
$44,038Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,432Median earnings 4 years after
$61,714Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
1Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $44,038 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,824 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,724–$82,084).
Education, General (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge College Boston | $76,955 | $23,060 |
| Harvard University Cambridge | $65,968 | $20,500 |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston | $65,668 | $30,029 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $65,668 | $30,029 |
| Lesley University Cambridge | $64,854 | $31,458 |
| Emmanuel College Boston | $58,542 | — |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams | $58,504 | — |
| Springfield College Springfield | $56,328 | $28,856 |
| Clark University Worcester | $55,421 | — |
| Bay Path University Longmeadow | $55,271 | $41,152 |
| Merrimack College North Andover | $53,770 | $24,731 |
| Smith College Northampton | $48,329 | — |
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 $44,038 one year after graduation and $61,714 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.