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Computer Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

If you are interested in studying Computer Engineering, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 computer engineering degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Computer Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$71,683
2 years	$75,518
3 years	$94,055
4 years	$109,618
5 years	$123,984

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $109,618, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 13% women (10) and 87% men (66).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 76 bachelor’s computer engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 13% were women (10) and 87% were men (66).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	22
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 33% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 45%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

The Computer Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	76

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.