Computer Science at Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Williams College graduates in computer science earn 96% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 6% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Williams College Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
| 11 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $201,702 | $185,788 | #11 | $132,919 |
Other Majors at Williams College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Area Studies | $43,501 | $38,595 | #64 of 70 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $37,968 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Williams College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $110,814 one year after graduating and $209,574 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Williams College rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Williams College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Williams College worth it?
Its graduates earn 96% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,208.
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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.