Psychology at Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Williams College graduates in psychology earn 44% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Williams College Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 16 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $73,359 | $69,823 | #19 | — |
| 17 | Duke University Durham, NC | $73,359 | $78,725 | #5 | $33,559 |
| 18 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $73,012 | $74,254 | #14 | — |
| 19 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $72,891 | $64,188 | #38 | $43,943 |
| 20 | Misericordia University Dallas, PA | $72,572 | $73,806 | #15 | — |
| 21 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $72,136 | $73,341 | #16 | $38,115 |
| 22 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $71,584 | $78,198 | #6 | $36,716 |
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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,943 one year after graduating and $72,891 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Williams College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Williams College ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Williams College worth it?
Its graduates earn 44% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,416.
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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.