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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Williams came in at #32. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 32 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Williams College handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Williams was $2,017 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,540 | $64,540 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Learn more about Williams tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Williams. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Williams does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Williams Online Learning page.
Of the 27 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Williams, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
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 | 27 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Williams College.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 134 |
| Political Science & Government | 63 |
| Other Social Sciences | 15 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 53 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 51 |
| English Language & Literature | 45 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 22 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.