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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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at Colgate University
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.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at Colgate University

Median Debt at Graduation

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

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
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

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