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 economics programs.
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Williams is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 497 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Williams College handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Williams is $83,280. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Williams, economics students borrow a median amount of $12,925 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Williams College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Williams. About 26% of these graduates were women and the other 74% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 38 |
| Other Social Sciences | 9 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
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