Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Amherst College is a 4-year private nonprofit college in Amherst, Massachusetts, offering 41 programs reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Its average net price is $23,367 a year.
At a glance
- Average net price
- $23,367
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $77,644
- Median debt
- $13,740
- Acceptance rate
- 9%
- Undergrads
- 1,911
From the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships. Colleges can't edit these numbers.
Programs offered
Programs where Amherst College awarded credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS).
Area, ethnic, and gender studies (6) ⌄
- African-American / Black Studies Bachelor's degree
- American / United States Studies / Civilization Bachelor's degree
- Asian Studies / Civilization Bachelor's degree
- European Studies / Civilization Bachelor's degree
- Latin American Studies Bachelor's degree
- Women's Studies Bachelor's degree
Law and legal studies (1) ⌄
- American / U.S. Law / Legal Studies / Jurisprudence Bachelor's degree
Languages and linguistics (7) ⌄
- Ancient / Classical Greek Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor's degree
- French Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- German Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- Latin Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- Russian Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
Social sciences (4) ⌄
- Anthropology Bachelor's degree
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor's degree
- Political Science and Government Bachelor's degree
- Sociology Bachelor's degree
Architecture (1) ⌄
- Architectural History and Criticism Bachelor's degree
Visual and performing arts (4) ⌄
- Art / Art Studies Bachelor's degree
- Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts Bachelor's degree
- Film / Cinema / Media Studies Bachelor's degree
- Music Bachelor's degree
Physical sciences (4) ⌄
Biology (3) ⌄
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other Bachelor's degree
- Biology Bachelor's degree
- Neuroscience Bachelor's degree
Computer and information sciences (1) ⌄
- Computer Science Bachelor's degree
English (1) ⌄
- English Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
Natural resources and conservation (1) ⌄
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's degree
History (1) ⌄
- History Bachelor's degree
Math and statistics (2) ⌄
- Mathematics Bachelor's degree
- Statistics Bachelor's degree
Interdisciplinary studies (1) ⌄
- Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's degree
Philosophy and religious studies (2) ⌄
- Philosophy Bachelor's degree
- Religion Bachelor's degree
Psychology (1) ⌄
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Bachelor's degree
Education (1) ⌄
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Bachelor's degree
Sources: IPEDS 2023-24 directory and completions (NCES, IPEDS unit 164465); College Scorecard (June 2026). About our data.