Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at William & Mary, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 82nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at William & Mary
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $84,956 | $127,851 | +19% | #55 of 349 | #83 | $19,794 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,038 | $111,366 | +63% | #14 of 1176 | #22 | $19,500 |
| Economics | $65,603 | $105,467 | +28% | #53 of 368 | #68 | $19,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $47,270 | $91,065 | +37% | #7 of 118 | #13 | $20,500 |
| Sociology | — | $87,655 | +66% | #2 of 462 | #3 | $14,000 |
| Mathematics | $60,494 | $87,170 | +25% | #54 of 309 | #82 | $20,000 |
| Chemistry | $35,130 | $78,270 | +20% | #29 of 209 | #53 | $18,033 |
| Physics | — | $77,863 | +1% | #55 of 107 | #71 | $21,000 |
| Philosophy | — | $75,423 | +39% | #5 of 86 | #11 | $18,312 |
| Political Science and Government | $41,317 | $72,173 | +14% | #102 of 565 | #177 | $19,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $38,590 | $70,523 | +27% | #25 of 207 | #35 | $18,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $36,703 | $69,118 | -6% | #19 of 34 | #21 | $22,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,114 | $68,992 | +26% | #31 of 610 | #108 | $20,500 |
| Area Studies | $53,779 | $68,909 | +22% | #12 of 70 | #20 | $13,000 |
| History | $31,595 | $63,632 | +26% | #39 of 459 | #71 | $15,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $40,260 | $60,177 | +9% | #74 of 225 | #128 | $20,500 |
| Psychology | $36,818 | $59,226 | +17% | #110 of 1027 | #270 | $17,924 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,697 | $57,616 | +19% | #90 of 576 | #147 | $19,255 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $34,496 | $52,161 | -16% | #61 of 67 | #65 | $17,250 |
| Biology | $29,851 | $49,644 | -13% | #696 of 841 | #800 | $15,041 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,752 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where William & Mary Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Room | $8,785 | |
| Board | $5,770 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $43,035 | $67,407 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,616 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $6,407 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,603 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,439 |
| $110,001+ | $35,264 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from William & Mary's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology