by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Williams ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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Williams was ranked #35 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for chemistry 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 #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Williams College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Williams go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,668 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Williams, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $12,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Williams College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Williams. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
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