Computer Science at Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Colgate University graduates in computer science earn 51% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 10% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colgate University Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 19 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $177,066 | $189,852 | #9 | $110,302 |
| 20 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $175,616 | $161,529 | #22 | $128,887 |
| 21 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $175,616 | $161,529 | #23 | $128,887 |
| 22 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $161,980 | $154,171 | #25 | $79,929 |
| 23 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $160,021 | $174,806 | #20 | $122,244 |
| 24 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $159,541 | $165,157 | #21 | $80,623 |
| 25 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $159,487 | $145,123 | #31 | $112,006 |
Other Majors at Colgate University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $128,887 | $77,274 | #18 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $83,188 | $56,064 | #33 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $81,802 | $53,541 | #9 of 225 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $77,199 | — | #23 of 118 |
| History | $75,784 | — | #14 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $70,760 | $41,870 | #15 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,702 | $48,008 | #48 of 576 |
| Biology | $57,996 | $34,796 | #420 of 841 |
| Education | $57,530 | — | #13 of 71 |
| Sociology | — | $51,788 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $44,089 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $41,883 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colgate University computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,929 one year after graduating and $161,980 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colgate University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Colgate University ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Colgate University worth it?
Its graduates earn 51% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.