by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Amherst College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #10 out of 48 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 psychology, ranked #188 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 188 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 55 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 29 of 116 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
The psychology field at Amherst College covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 52 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Amherst College awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Amherst College holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 10 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 28 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Amherst College, psychology students borrow a median amount of $10,800 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
Find out more about Amherst College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are White. About 48% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |