Science, Technology & Society at Colby College
If you plan to study Science, Technology & Society, take a look at what Colby College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colby College sits in Waterville, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 science, technology & society degrees were granted at Colby College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colby College
Colby College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Science, Technology & Society Rankings at Colby College
Use these rankings to compare Colby College’s Science, Technology & Society program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 17 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Science, Technology & Society graduates at Colby College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Science, Technology & Society graduates at Colby College are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).
Science, Technology & Society Bachelor’s Program at Colby College
Of the 14 bachelor’s science, technology & society degrees awarded at Colby College, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Science, Technology & Society bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Science, Technology & Society bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Science, Technology & Society Concentrations at Colby College
This Science, Technology & Society program at Colby College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Science, Technology & Society | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Science, Technology & Society Graduates
Those who complete Science, Technology & Society program at Colby College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Science, Technology & Society majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.