Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 90.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 90.5%
- Retention Rate
- 92.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $85,139
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 86.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor | $67,995 | $17,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $66,171 | $16,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor | $53,775 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $16,250 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $16,900 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $47,260 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $44,942 | $17,000 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor | $43,798 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor | $42,123 | $15,350 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $36,848 | $15,875 |
| History. | Bachelor | $35,416 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $17,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $24,421 | $14,730 |
Outcomes Overview
Colgate graduates earn a median of $85,139 ten years after graduation, while carrying just $15,000 in median debt. Monthly loan payments of $159 represent only 2.2% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.18 reflects strong financial outcomes compared to national averages. Alumni networks in finance, consulting, and media open doors at top firms on Wall Street and beyond. The 90.5% six-year graduation rate ensures most students complete their degrees. With 92.9% of graduates employed and relatively low debt burdens, Colgate delivers a strong return on investment despite its $85,338 total cost of attendance.