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, and more. We've also included details on how Williams ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Williams is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 43 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Williams College handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 8 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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The sociology program at Williams awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Williams sociology 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 sociology majors at Williams College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 134 |
| Political Science & Government | 63 |
| Other Social Sciences | 15 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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