Economics at Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 147 graduates a year
Colgate University graduates in economics earn 56% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colgate University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 15 | Hamilton College Clinton, NY | $130,633 | $124,336 | #20 | $71,350 |
| 16 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $129,985 | $132,196 | #10 | $89,097 |
| 17 | Rice University Houston, TX | $129,575 | $131,740 | #11 | $78,814 |
| 18 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $128,887 | $122,674 | #23 | $77,274 |
| 19 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $128,882 | $113,109 | #34 | $78,181 |
| 20 | Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | $128,051 | $130,229 | #15 | $76,944 |
| 21 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $126,006 | $123,800 | #21 | $84,932 |
Other Majors at Colgate University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $161,980 | $79,929 | #22 of 349 |
| 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 economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,274 one year after graduating and $128,887 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colgate University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Colgate University ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Colgate University worth it?
Its graduates earn 56% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.