Computer Science at Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$96,310
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$96,310
Computer Science
National Average
$84,521
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,437
All programs at Amherst College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
46
Completers (IPEDS)
689
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$16,750
Median Debt
0.17
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$140/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$96,310
Median Earnings
Computer Science at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $256,539 | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $247,552 | $21,442 |
| Brown University | $218,525 | $11,500 |
| Stanford University | $200,950 | $10,399 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $199,774 | $11,077 |
| Cornell University | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Harvey Mudd College | $183,524 | $22,949 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $178,867 | $13,750 |
| University of Chicago | $175,145 | — |
| Vanderbilt University | $164,139 | $14,500 |
Other Programs at Amherst College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| History | $114,276 | — |
| Mathematics | $109,199 | $13,900 |
| Computer Science (current) | $96,310 | $16,750 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $67,101 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $59,433 | — |
| Area Studies | $49,923 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | $49,206 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $46,087 | $10,800 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $38,387 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.