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 music.
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Williams was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 50 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Williams College handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 3 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Williams. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Williams are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Williams does not offer an online option for its music 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 music majors at Williams College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
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