by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Williams. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Williams highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #37 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 37 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 42 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 84 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Williams, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 14 |
The visual & performing arts field at Williams includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 43 |
| Music | 6 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Williams College awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Williams is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Williams report a median salary of $72,010 a year. This is lower than $87,406, the median for all majors at Williams.
To complete a bachelor’s at Williams, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $11,850 in student loans. This is below $12,515, the typical median for all majors at Williams.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,350 | $68,240 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Williams were White. About 35% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Williams. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 14 |
