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Williams was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Williams College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Williams College.
The history program at Williams awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 156 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 45 |
| English Language & Literature | 42 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 31 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 20 |
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