Astronomy & Astrophysics at Williams College
If you plan to study Astronomy & Astrophysics, take a look at what Williams College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Williams College is located in Williamstown, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at Williams College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Williams College
Williams College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at Williams College
Rankings can help you compare Williams College’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Williams College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Williams College are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).
Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Williams College
Among the 5 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at Williams College, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Williams College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Williams College, above the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Astronomy & Astrophysics Concentrations at Williams College
The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Williams College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates
Those who complete Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Williams College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Astronomers | $106,445 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
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.