7. Amherst College

Starting salary: $54,500


Location: Amherst

Tuition: $36,232

Number of undergrads: 1,648

US News 2009 ranking: n/a

Overall: Amherst College ranked 34 in starting salary.

Visit the Amherst College website.

(Terri Cappucci)
Rebecca Johnson studies on the lawn in front of the Campus Center.