History
Bachelor's degree · Williams College · Williamstown, MA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,535Median earnings 4 years after
$66,158Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
55Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Williams College earn a median of $44,771. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736).
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College Amherst | $56,444 | — |
| Harvard University Cambridge | $53,468 | $12,721 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $46,908 | $23,801 |
| Fitchburg State University Fitchburg | $46,184 | — |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $42,345 | $27,000 |
| Tufts University Medford | $41,447 | $15,500 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $41,341 | $18,997 |
| Worcester State University Worcester | $38,028 | $24,680 |
| Framingham State University Framingham | $34,836 | $26,997 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater | $34,215 | $26,750 |
| Brandeis University Waltham | $33,903 | $23,250 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton | $32,896 | $25,990 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth | $30,581 | $21,250 |
| Salem State University Salem | $29,307 | $25,450 |
| Emmanuel College Boston | $28,695 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Williams College
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$110,814 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$80,888 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$56,817 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$55,193 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$49,340 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$43,943 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$41,213 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$40,840 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$38,595 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$37,968 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$34,560
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Williams College make?
The median salary is $44,771 and $66,158 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.