Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Amherst College Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Amherst College covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$67,280
Out-of-state tuition
$67,280
Average net price
$18,246
Last updated June 13, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Amherst College Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$83,650
4-year attendance
$334,600
4-year tuition
$269,120
4-year net price
$72,984
Amherst College Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $1,888 | $81,762 | $157/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,868 | $81,782 | $156/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,112 | $77,538 | $509/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,179 | $63,471 | $1,682/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $50,358 | $33,292 | $4,197/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Amherst College Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $96,310 | ~17 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $78,775 | ~21 months |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $64,970 | ~25 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $51,419 | ~32 months |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $49,322 | ~33 months |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,149 | ~34 months |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $43,271 | ~38 months |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $41,688 | ~40 months |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $38,387 | ~43 months |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $36,896 | ~45 months |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $27,744 | ~59 months |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $24,621 | ~67 months |
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Amherst College ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Amherst College Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
21.60%
Federal loan rate
8.75%
Median completer debt
$13,740
Median monthly payment
$146