by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Williams ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Williams was ranked #68 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts 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 35 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Williams. This makes it the #59 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Williams go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,993 a year. This is higher than $24,186, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Williams, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $11,850 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,162.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Williams College.
Of the 35 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Williams, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from Williams. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
| Music | 3 |
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