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Economics at Colgate University

If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Colgate University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Colgate University is in Hamilton, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 113 economics degrees were granted at Colgate University.

Online & Distance Learning at Colgate University

Colgate University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Economics Rankings at Colgate University

These rankings give you a sense of how Colgate University’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 85
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#22 of 466
Best Value	New York	#23 of 39
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#47 of 84
Best Value	Nationwide	#359 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Colgate University

Graduates of Colgate University’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$72,196
2 years	$67,995
3 years	$86,742
4 years	$103,456
5 years	$130,139

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from Colgate University earn a median of $103,456, compared with $75,568 for all Colgate University graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Colgate University comes in at $17,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Economics graduates at Colgate University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at Colgate University are 35% women (39) and 65% men (74).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at Colgate University

Among the 113 bachelor’s economics graduates at Colgate University, 35% were women (39) and 65% were men (74).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	76
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	2
Asian	5
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	15
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 17% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at Colgate University

This Economics program at Colgate University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Quantitative Economics	113

Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Graduates of the Economics program at Colgate University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Statisticians	$130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Survey Researchers	$108,538
Data Scientists	$106,295

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.