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Physical Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Physical Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

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

Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #9 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #12 of 18
Best Value New England (Region) #17 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #24 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #207 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #425 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #9 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #12 of 18
Best Value New England (Region) #17 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #24 of 38
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #207 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #425 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $52,030
2 years $40,912
3 years $56,636
4 years $54,967
5 years $85,801

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $54,967, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $27,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Physical Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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