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Mathematics at Williams College

Williamstown, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
48
Optimistic
46
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $55,193/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (65% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (104,900 openings/yr)
ROI 2.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #216 of 253 Mathematics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mathematics graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $595K $583K $522K
Earnings Multiple 2.3x 2.2x 2.0x
Probability of Field Employment 73% 65% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 46 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$259,440
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$59,408
77% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,807
3.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$87,931
59% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Williams College's Mathematics graduates start at $55,193/yr — above the $50,797 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The financial case is thin at 2.2x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Mathematics's typical career paths, with 65% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $13,807 in median debt clears quickly against $55,193 in annual earnings.

Ranked #216 of 253 Mathematics programs, Williams College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Williams College

Only 10% of applicants gain admission to Williams College, reflecting elite selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,060 students in Williamstown, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $59,408 — 77% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Mathematicians $121,680/yr
Data scientists $112,590/yr
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Mathematics at Other Schools

Duke University ($121,088) Tufts University ($110,512) Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($109,288) Dartmouth College ($108,255) Vanderbilt University ($103,812) University of Chicago ($100,421) Bowdoin College ($90,213) Georgetown University ($88,081)

Other Majors at Williams College

Computer Science ($110,814) Economics ($80,888) Political Science and Government ($56,817) English Language and Literature, General ($49,340) Psychology, General ($43,943) Biology, General ($41,213) Chemistry ($40,840) Area Studies ($38,595)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mathematics at Williams College?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Mathematics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Mathematics careers?
With 65% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $522,306 in decade earnings vs $595,378 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is Williams College a hidden gem for Mathematics?
After financial aid, the average student pays $59,408 over four years — 77% below the $259,440 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →