Biology at Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Williams College graduates in biology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Williams College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 168 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $65,577 | $72,715 | #58 | $31,481 |
| 169 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $65,517 | $70,248 | #79 | $34,620 |
| 170 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $65,365 | $59,478 | #368 | $34,943 |
| 171 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $65,357 | $57,554 | #441 | $41,213 |
| 172 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $65,346 | $64,359 | #208 | $40,525 |
| 173 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $65,224 | $69,973 | #83 | $36,500 |
| 174 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $65,163 | $67,457 | #123 | $28,978 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Area Studies | $43,501 | $38,595 | #64 of 70 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $37,968 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Williams College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,213 one year after graduating and $65,357 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Williams College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Williams College ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #441 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Williams College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,492.
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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.