by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Amherst College compares to other colleges that offer computer science.
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Amherst College is in the top 15% of the country for computer science. Specifically, it ranked #51 out of 637 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Amherst College conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
To complete a bachelor’s at Amherst College, computer science 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 |
Read more about Amherst College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 science.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at Amherst College.