Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
William & Mary graduates experience steady earnings progression throughout the early career period. Median earnings rise from $62,959 six years after enrollment to $67,721 at eight years and $73,490 at ten years, representing 16.7% growth from the six-year mark.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Strong relative performance — graduates earn notably more than peers at comparable institutions.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $18,500 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
William & Mary graduates carry moderate debt levels that support long-term financial stability. Median debt of $18,500 falls $2,605 below the peer median of $21,105, indicating controlled borrowing despite higher net prices.
William & Mary delivers top-tier return on investment, ranking at the 90.8th percentile nationally. Graduates earn $2,151 beyond expectations relative to similar students, placing the institution above average at the 64.4th percentile for earnings uplift.
Approximately 23.7% of William & Mary graduates continue to graduate or professional study, based on high-confidence program mix analysis. This subst...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Computer Science leads earnings outcomes with $104,938 median for 73 graduates, while Algebra and Number Theory produces $91,943 for 80 students. Business Administration serves the largest cohort with 193 graduates earning $85,678, demonstrating both scale and strong outcomes.
Analytical Chemistry achieves the #1 national ranking with $72,660 earnings for 56 graduates. Applied Economics produces $72,419 for 142 students, while International Relations generates $66,955 for 88 graduates.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings outcomes show meaningful variation reflecting program diversity and career choice flexibility. The distribution ranges from $48,980 at the 25th percentile to $112,948 at the 75th percentile, with a 2.3:1 ratio indicating substantial mobility potential.
