by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Williams. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 14 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Williams as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #48 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 48 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 76 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Williams, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 159 |
| Master’s | 30 |
The social sciences field at Williams includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 130 |
| Political Science and Government | 28 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 17 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Williams College handed out 30 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Williams ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 43 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Williams are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Williams. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 159 |