Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $40,840 track close to the $41,256 national median for Chemistry programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 2.5x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $12,000 in median debt against $40,840 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #187 out of 205 programs, Williams College's financial outcomes for Chemistry trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $40,840 to $68,979 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.