by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Colby College compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Colby College ranks competitively among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #71 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Maine.
During the most recent reporting year, Colby College awarded 107 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Colby College earn a median of $102,153 a year. This is above $72,678, the median for all majors at Colby College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Colby College, economics students accumulate a median of $24,250 in student loans. This is higher than $22,016, the typical median for all majors at Colby College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,640 | $66,660 |
| Fees | $2,940 | $2,940 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Colby College are White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colby College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Colby College.
This economics program at Colby College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 107 |
Colby College granted 107 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).