How much money do Colgate University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $51,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $75,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Colgate graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Economics with a median starting salary of $66,400 followed by Political Science and Government paying $53,200 and International Relations and National Security Studies graduates who have a median starting income of $50,900 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Colgate University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $66,400 |
| Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) | $53,200 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $50,900 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $43,100 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,400 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,300 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,900 |
| History (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,600 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190099 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Colgate University.