Economics at Williams College
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Williams College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Williams College sits in Williamstown, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Williams College
Williams College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Williams College
Rankings can help you compare Williams College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Williams College
Those who finish Williams College’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,280 |
| 2 years | $76,460 |
| 3 years | $91,723 |
| 4 years | $115,082 |
| 5 years | $150,862 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Williams College take home a median $115,082, compared with $87,406 for all Williams College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Williams College stands at $12,925.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Williams College
The Economics program at Williams College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 100 |
| Development Economics | 30 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Williams College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.