City Rankings
Best Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts
Top colleges in Amherst ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $65,404
Top Colleges in Amherst
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst College #15 national | $77,644 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst #124 national | $71,631 |
| 3 | Hampshire College #1086 national | $46,938 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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