by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Williams ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Williams was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Williams College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 73% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Williams College.
The physics program at Williams awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 74% of these degrees went to men with the other 26% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
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