Chemistry at Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Williams College graduates in chemistry earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Williams College Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry 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 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 202 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $51,414 | $48,935 | #204 | — |
| 203 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $51,332 | $48,005 | #205 | $34,159 |
| 204 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $51,213 | $54,959 | #195 | $26,513 |
| 205 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $51,050 | $44,955 | #208 | $40,840 |
| 206 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $50,579 | $46,024 | #207 | $33,972 |
| 207 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $48,508 | $56,152 | #191 | — |
| 208 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $46,490 | $50,785 | #202 | $36,881 |
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 |
| Area Studies | $43,501 | $38,595 | #64 of 70 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $37,968 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Williams College chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,840 one year after graduating and $51,050 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Williams College rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Williams College ranks #205 by median pay four years after graduation, and #208 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Williams College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.