History at Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Williams College graduates in history earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Williams College Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history 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 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
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| 61 | National University San Diego, CA | $59,645 | $54,273 | #129 | — |
| 62 | American University Washington, DC | $59,630 | $52,251 | #191 | $43,809 |
| 63 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $59,555 | $54,191 | #130 | $28,116 |
| 64 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $59,535 | $52,427 | #185 | — |
| 65 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $59,529 | $61,943 | #41 | $36,907 |
| 66 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $59,491 | $56,383 | #92 | — |
| 67 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $59,445 | $52,174 | #195 | — |
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 |
| 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 history graduates make?
Graduates earn $59,535 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Williams College rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Williams College ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #185 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Williams College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for history ($50,680).
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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.