by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Williams ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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Williams is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 393 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Williams College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Williams is $40,036. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Williams College.
Of the 33 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Williams, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Williams are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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