2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$17,291
Net Price
66%
Admitted
17%
Enrolled
84%
Graduation Rate
18/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 32,045. In 2021, there were 448 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #11 in Massachusetts and ranks #134 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
448
Total Enrollment
32,045
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Ranking for University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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Massachusetts Rank
Combining ranking factors for 53 schools that offer psychology degrees in Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #11.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #134.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers Social Work at the certificate level. At the bachelor level, the university offers General Psychology. At the master level General Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology and School Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | CERT | BS | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | – | 2 |
| General Psychology | – | 421 | 14 | 9 |
| School Psychology | – | – | – | 2 |
| Social Work | 166 | – | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 166 | 421 | 14 | 13 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 42,540 students applied to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The university admitted 66% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Massachusetts universities is 11,143. On average, all Massachusetts institutions admit 66% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Massachusetts-Amherst students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 91%. Compared to all Massachusetts four or more years colleges, the percentage is 77%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Massachusetts-Amherst is 84%, compared to 69% for all Massachusetts universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 12%.
Compare UMass to Massachusetts Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst to the average of all Massachusetts four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UMass
42,540
Applicants
66%
Percent Admitted
17%
Percent Enrolled
91%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
MA Colleges
11,143
Applicants
66%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
77%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,745 or 82% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 388 or 18% part-time faculty members employed at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,460 or 68%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UMass
18 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
82%
Percent Full-Time
18%
Percent Part-Time
68%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MA Colleges
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
47%
Percent Full-Time
53%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Massachusetts-Amherst the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $15,791, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $14,014 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,237.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Massachusetts-Amherst | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $13,595 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total Living Expenses | $14,995 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $15,791 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $31,786 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $14,014 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,237 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $16,251 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $17,291. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Massachusetts-Amherst presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $12,033 | $6,061 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,203 | $7,647 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,667 | $11,340 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,064 | $17,540 |
| $110,001 and more | $29,311 | $24,211 |
Compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst to all Massachusetts universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UMass
$31,786
Cost to Attend
$9,734
Average Financial Aid
88%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,291
Net Price
MA Colleges
$47,729
Cost to Attend
$20,502
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$23,230
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4,415 or 88%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 19,437 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $9,734.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 19,437 | $9,734 |
| Pell Grants | 5,100 | $4,618 |
| Federal Student Loans | 10,941 | $6,373 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UMass
19,437
Grant or Scholarship Aid
55%
Grants or Scholarships
5,100
Number of Pell Grants
14%
Pell Grants
10,941
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
MA Colleges
2,963
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
1,101
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,750
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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