by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Williams. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #8 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Williams among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #83 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 83 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 15 of 91 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Williams, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Williams College conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Williams is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Williams earn a median of $55,503 a year. This is below $87,406, the median for all majors at Williams.
To complete a bachelor’s at Williams, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $13,454 in student loans. This is higher than $12,515, the typical median for all majors at Williams.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,350 | $68,240 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
Find out more about Williams tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 25% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Williams were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Williams conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
