Computer & Information Sciences at Amherst College
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Amherst College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Amherst College is located in Amherst, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amherst College
Amherst College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Amherst College
These rankings give you a sense of how Amherst College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #14 of 102 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #947 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Amherst College
Graduates of Amherst College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $96,310 |
| 5 years | $194,751 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Amherst College is $16,750.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Amherst College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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