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. In addition, we cover how Williams ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Williams was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 104 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Williams College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Williams go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,840 a year. This is less than $42,660, which is the national median of all chemistry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Williams paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Williams. Of these graduates, 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 bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Williams does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Williams College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 16 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
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