History at Williams College
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at Williams College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Williams College is located in Williamstown, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Williams College
Williams College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
History Rankings at Williams College
Use these rankings to compare Williams College’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 28 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #9 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #19 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #213 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Williams College
Students who complete Williams College’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,036 |
| 2 years | $49,464 |
| 3 years | $44,771 |
| 4 years | $72,283 |
| 5 years | $66,158 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Williams College take home a median $72,283, compared with $87,406 for all Williams College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Williams College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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.