by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Williams. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Williams among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #171 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 171 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 22 of 38 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at Williams, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
This physical sciences area of study at Williams covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 12 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Williams College conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Williams holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Williams report a median salary of $57,466 a year. This is below $87,406, the median for all majors at Williams.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Williams, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $12,000 in student loans. This is below $12,515, the typical median for all majors at Williams.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,350 | $68,240 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Williams are White. Roughly 41% 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 bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
