by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about William & Mary Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
In College Factual’s 2027 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., William & Mary landed the #63 spot out of the 1,618 schools analyzed for this list. This means that the school is among the Top 5% of the nation when it comes to overall quality. For this achievement, William & Mary received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges. In addition, William & Mary took the #3 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia.
There were 892 college and universities analyzed in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and William & Mary took the #75 spot on the list. So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 10% ranking. Because of its high ranking, William & Mary won the Best Doctorate Schools badge this year. In addition, William & Mary took the #3 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Virginia.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, William & Mary took the #48 spot out of 737 schools. William & Mary also ranked #4 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,755 graduate students attended William & Mary. College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is. Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at William & Mary is made up of 58.8% women and 41.2% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 26.8% of the graduate student population at William & Mary. Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at William & Mary. Around 10.5% of graduate students are international. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,742 | $58,353 |
| Fees | $7,115 | $7,686 |
The typical graduate student at William & Mary who borrowed carries a median debt of $18,935.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at William & Mary enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $91,790.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at William & Mary enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $96,640.
Professional degree recipients from William & Mary earn an average early-career salary of $109,046.
The graduate programs at William & Mary lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $113,159 |
| Law | $109,046 |
| Public Policy | $90,573 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | $85,770 |
| Educational Administration | $72,950 |
| Student Counseling | $56,301 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $53,998 |
William & Mary is a public institution situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. Williamsburg is considered a suburb and offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of a city center. Get more details about the location of William & Mary.
Contact details for William & Mary are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 |
| Phone: | 757-221-4000 |
| Website: | www.wm.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/williamandmary |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/williamandmary |
44.1% of the graduate students at William & Mary took at least one class online. For that same period, 39.9% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 5 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 90 | — |
| Area Studies | 2 | — |
| Biological & Physical Science | 5 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 276 | $113,159 |
| Chemistry | 4 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 12 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 16 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 32 | $53,998 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 15 | — |
| Educational Administration | 21 | $49,261 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 37 | — |
| General Biology | 10 | — |
| General Psychology | 10 | — |
| History | 12 | — |
| Legal Research | 11 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 110 | — |
| Marketing | 22 | — |
| Physics | 5 | — |
| Public Policy | 18 | $90,573 |
| Student Counseling | 144 | $56,301 |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 3 | — |
| Area Studies | 8 | — |
| Biological & Physical Science | 6 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 5 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 11 | — |
| Educational Administration | 31 | $96,640 |
| History | 6 | — |
| Physics | 5 | — |
| Student Counseling | 3 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Languages & Literature | 2 | — |
| Educational Administration | 21 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 4 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 21 | — |
| Special Education | 23 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 28 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 2 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 199 | $109,046 |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 11 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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