by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Amherst College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Amherst College as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, ranked #103 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 103 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 50 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 18 of 99 |
The following degree levels are available for computer & information sciences at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
The computer & information sciences field at Amherst College covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 52 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Amherst College awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Amherst College holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Amherst College, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $16,750 in student loans. This is higher than $15,398, the typical median for all majors at Amherst College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College were Non-Resident Alien. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |