Fine and Studio Arts at Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Williams College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Williams College Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 17 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $55,713 | $48,895 | #63 | $32,031 |
| 18 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $55,296 | $52,630 | #28 | $31,907 |
| 19 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $55,180 | $52,520 | #29 | — |
| 20 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $55,012 | $48,444 | #68 | $34,560 |
| 21 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $54,910 | $50,001 | #50 | — |
| 22 | Howard University Washington, DC | $54,696 | $47,928 | #74 | — |
| 23 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $54,579 | $49,699 | #52 | $23,372 |
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 |
| 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 fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,560 one year after graduating and $55,012 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Williams College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Williams College ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Williams College worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,850.
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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.