Mathematics & Statistics at Amherst College
If you are interested in studying Mathematics & Statistics, take a look at what Amherst College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Amherst College is located in Amherst, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Amherst College
Amherst College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Amherst College
Rankings can help you compare Amherst College’s Mathematics & Statistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #250 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Amherst College
Graduates of Amherst College’s Mathematics & Statistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,970 |
| 2 years | $67,660 |
| 3 years | $85,992 |
| 4 years | $109,199 |
| 5 years | $125,945 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Amherst College take home a median $109,199, compared with $99,480 for all Amherst College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Amherst College comes in at $14,745.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Those who complete Mathematics & Statistics program at Amherst College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Mathematics & Statistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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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