How much money do Williams College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $49,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $73,600 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Williams graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer Science with a median starting salary of $91,000 followed by Economics paying $73,500 and Mathematics graduates who have a median starting income of $53,700 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Williams College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer Science (Bachelor’s Degree) | $91,000 |
| Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $73,500 |
| Mathematics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $53,700 |
| Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,300 |
| History (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,100 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,900 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,400 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,100 |
| Chemistry (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,100 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168342 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Williams College.