Business Administration & Management at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Business Administration & Management, you may want to check out 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 in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 902 business administration & management degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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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%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Business Administration & Management Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Business Administration & Management program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 125 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 2,012 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #52 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1482 of 1,983 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 125 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 2,012 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #52 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1482 of 1,983 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 125 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 2,012 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #52 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1482 of 1,983 |
Earnings for Business Administration & Management Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Business Administration & Management program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $89,192 |
| 2 years | $80,841 |
| 3 years | $95,924 |
| 4 years | $109,308 |
| 5 years | $128,519 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Business Administration & Management graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst report median earnings of $109,308, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Business Administration & Management graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst stands at $22,014.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Business Administration & Management graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Business Administration & Management graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 41% women (373) and 59% men (529).
Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 353 bachelor’s business administration & management graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 42% were women (149) and 58% were men (204).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 218 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 42 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 22 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 41%.*
Business Administration & Management Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 525 master’s business administration & management degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 40% were women (211) and 60% were men (314).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 305 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 73 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 55 |
| Unknown | 34 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 36%.*
Business Administration & Management Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 10 doctoral business administration & management graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 20% of Business Administration & Management doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business Administration & Management Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The Business Administration & Management program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 678 |
| Supply Chain Management | 224 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business Administration & Management Graduates
Students who finish Business Administration & Management program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Business Administration & Management majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
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.