Below are the key facts about graduate study in economics at Williams. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Williams as a strong choice for economics, placing at #42 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 42 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 46 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at Williams, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Williams College awarded 30 master’s degrees in economics.
Williams holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Williams were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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 economics.
| 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 |
Williams conferred 30 master’s degrees in development economics and international development in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Williams. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 100 |