Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Williams College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Williams College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$69,772
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$81,164
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
+$799,803 | $99,047 | $81,164 | $12,208 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
+$652,355 | $91,723 | $81,164 | $12,925 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
+$416,411 | $79,779 | $81,164 | $10,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
+$315,664 | $74,016 | $81,164 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
+$77,384 | $63,034 | $81,164 | $13,807 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
-$185,316 | $48,967 | $81,164 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
History.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
-$269,236 | $44,771 | $81,164 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
-$312,613 | $43,402 | $81,164 | $11,850 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
-$361,074 | $41,065 | $81,164 | $13,125 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
-$431,027 | $37,587 | $81,164 | $13,416 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
-$654,178 | $26,432 | $81,164 | $13,454 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 95.8% |
-$885,436 | $14,771 | $81,164 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.