University of Massachusetts-Amherst: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Massachusetts-Amherst at a glance

• 23,671

  students enrolled

• 10,074

  degrees and certificates a year

• 83%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,383

  average net price a year

  Tuition $16,591 in state, $38,527 out of state

• $60,347

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $71,631

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  16% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hampshire County, where the college is.

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• 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 business & management, biological sciences, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (2 open), sales (1 open), operations (14 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

University of Massachusetts-Amherst enrolls about 23,671 students and is a public 4-year institution in Amherst, Massachusetts. It awards about 10,074 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

83% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $60,347 six years after entry and $71,631 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Massachusetts-Amherst offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

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.