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Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has consistently placed in the upper echelon of U.S. News & World Report's "best of" rankings, and we've been dubbed "first rate" by the New York Times education editor. Our engineering program attracts top-quality faculty and students, and our graduates go on to impressive careers in both industry and academia. To learn more about all the possibilities open to you as an undergrad, the "Students in Action" page covers some of the numerous fascinating activities of our current students.

 

 The combined cost and quality of an engineering education at UMass Amherst is an excellent value. You'll earn a highly respected engineering degree, and the price tag will make the most of your family's hard-earned resources.

 

Opportunity:

Imagine yourself in a small engineering school with just 300 first-year students that is part of a major university. Located in the "best college town in America," UMass Amherst provides big-city excitement with everything from sports to music, dance, and theater. Sound like the best of both worlds? That's engineering at UMass Amherst.