Economics at Colby College
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at Colby College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colby College sits in Waterville, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colby College
Colby College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Colby College
Rankings can help you compare Colby College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maine | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #15 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #316 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Colby College
Students who complete Colby College’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,540 |
| 2 years | $57,995 |
| 3 years | $83,980 |
| 4 years | $102,153 |
| 5 years | $142,245 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Colby College earn a median of $102,153, compared with $72,678 for all Colby College graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Colby College comes in at $24,250.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Colby College
This Economics program at Colby College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 107 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Colby College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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.