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Amherst College — Career Outcomes Report 2025

Career outcomes 2025

Amherst College is a private nonprofit, baccalaureate institution in Massachusetts. This report summarizes post-graduation outcomes from public federal data for 2025.

Median earnings, 10 years after entry

$77,644

96th percentile nationally

Median 6 yr

$62,537

after entry

Median 8 yr

$86,438

after entry

Median 10 yr

$77,644

after entry

National percentile

96th

10-yr earnings

Median 10-year earnings vs. 1,500 US institutions

Median 10-year earnings vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $77,644. Top 5% of 1,500 schools. $77,644 Top 5% of 1,500 schools $9,656 $50,246 $90,836 $131,426
Graduates earn $77,644 ten years after entry — top 4% nationally.

Top programs by share of completions

Top programs by share of completions Ranked horizontal bars: Social sciences, Biology & biomedical, Computer science, Mathematics & statistics, Physical sciences, English & literature, Psychology, Area & ethnic studies. Social sciences 20.6% Biology & biomedical 15.8% Computer science 9.9% Mathematics & statistics 8.2% Physical sciences 7.8% English & literature 5.4% Psychology 5.4% Area & ethnic studies 4.7%
These 8 program areas account for 78% of completions at Amherst College.

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