Is Colgate University worth it?
Colgate University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Hamilton, New York (rural area). It awarded 736 degrees in 2024, most often in econometrics and quantitative economics, political science and government and research and experimental psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,979
Median earnings 4 years after
$77,917
Median earnings 10 years after
$85,139
Average net price
$28,786
Completion rate
91%
Completions (2024)
736
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
3,180
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's | $77,274 | $128,887 | 52 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $56,064 | $83,188 | 45 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $79,929 | $161,980 | 27 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $48,008 | $60,702 | 24 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $41,870 | $70,760 | 21 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $41,883 | N/A | 21 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $53,541 | $81,802 | 20 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,796 | $57,996 | 18 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | $44,089 | N/A | 16 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $51,788 | N/A | 16 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $57,530 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 95 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 80 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 42 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 35 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
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Sources: federal figures for Colgate University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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