Amherst College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Amherst College at a glance
1,911
students enrolled
461
degrees and certificates a year
94%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,367
average net price a year
Tuition $66,650
$62,537
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$77,644
median earnings, 10 years after entry
65% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 18% | 81 |
| Biological sciences | 16% | 73 |
| Computer & information sciences | 11% | 51 |
| Mathematics & statistics | 9% | 40 |
| Psychology | 9% | 39 |
AI and data programs
Amherst College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Amherst College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hampshire County, where the college is.
Layoff notices in Hampshire CountyMassachusetts layoff noticesMassachusetts rapid response
38
open professional jobs
3
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.9%
unemployment in Hampshire County
2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier
$86,391
median household income
Hampshire County
50%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, computer & information sciences, which lead to programs (1 open), human resources (1 open), engineering (10 open).
Hiring most: L3HARRIS Technologies (12), Harris Health Strategic Fund (2), National Nonwovens (2), SteerBridge (2), AAS Healthcare Staffing (1), Career Development Partners (1), Clinical & Support Options (1), Eversource Energy (1).
What they hire for: Operations (14), Engineering (10), Finance (2), Administration (1), Clinical (1), Executive Leadership (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Amherst College?
- Amherst College enrolls about 1,911 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Amherst, Massachusetts. It awards about 461 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Amherst College?
- 94% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Amherst College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $62,537 six years after entry and $77,644 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Amherst College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Amherst College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Amherst College?
- 38 open professional jobs are listed in Hampshire County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. L3HARRIS Technologies has the most openings.
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