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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

MA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$22K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Public Health$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Economics$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Sociology$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$26K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$26K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Psychology$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$26K$42K$58KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Massachusetts-Amherst earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $22K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).