by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Williams ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Williams is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Williams College handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 66% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Williams is $56,817. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Williams. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Williams political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Williams Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Williams College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 134 |
| Other Social Sciences | 15 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
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