by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Amherst College compares to other colleges that offer mathematics & statistics.
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Amherst College is in the top 15% of the country for mathematics & statistics. In particular, it placed #35 out of 513 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Amherst College handed out 100 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
Mathematics & Statistics students who finish a bachelor’s at Amherst College report a median salary of $109,199 a year. This is higher than $99,480, the median for all majors at Amherst College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Amherst College, mathematics & statistics students borrow a median amount of $14,745 in student loans. This is below $15,398, the typical median for all majors at Amherst College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
Learn more about Amherst College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 55% of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College were White. About 34% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the mathematics & statistics majors at Amherst College.
The mathematics & statistics program at Amherst College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 81 |
| Statistics | 19 |