Area Studies at Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Williams College graduates in area studies earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Williams College Compares for Area Studies
All 70 colleges reporting area studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $96,976 | $92,301 | #1 | $43,831 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $96,884 | $92,213 | #2 | $41,479 |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $79,449 | $84,784 | #3 | $50,637 |
| 4 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $75,966 | $80,732 | #5 | $45,315 |
| 5 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $75,832 | $81,354 | #4 | $35,304 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $75,563 | $71,920 | #8 | $40,811 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $75,230 | $80,662 | #6 | $44,096 |
| 8 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $75,205 | $77,852 | #7 | $33,549 |
| 9 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $73,229 | $65,929 | #13 | — |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,366 | $64,028 | #17 | $50,728 |
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| 61 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $45,852 | $41,752 | #64 | $35,557 |
| 62 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $45,749 | $46,527 | #52 | $39,814 |
| 63 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $43,806 | $39,858 | #65 | $26,020 |
| 64 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $43,501 | $38,307 | #66 | $38,595 |
| 65 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $43,083 | $45,318 | #56 | $19,426 |
| 66 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $41,818 | $38,052 | #67 | $23,149 |
| 67 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $40,623 | $37,364 | #68 | $33,103 |
Other Majors at Williams College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $209,574 | $110,814 | #8 of 349 |
| Economics | $166,678 | $80,888 | #1 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $134,304 | $55,193 | #8 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,339 | $56,817 | #22 of 565 |
| Psychology | $72,891 | $43,943 | #19 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $69,065 | $49,340 | #15 of 576 |
| Biology | $65,357 | $41,213 | #171 of 841 |
| History | $59,535 | — | #64 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $55,012 | $34,560 | #20 of 423 |
| Chemistry | $51,050 | $40,840 | #205 of 209 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $37,968 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Williams College area studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,595 one year after graduating and $43,501 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Williams College rank for area studies?
Among 70 colleges reporting earnings for area studies graduates, Williams College ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is area studies at Williams College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for area studies ($56,625).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.