by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Colgate University ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Colgate University is in the top 15% of the country for economics. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Colgate University conferred 113 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Colgate University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $103,456 a year. This is higher than $75,568, the median for all majors at Colgate University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Colgate University, economics students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is higher than $16,286, the typical median for all majors at Colgate University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,594 | $69,886 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Colgate University were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colgate University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Colgate University.
The economics program at Colgate University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 113 |
Colgate University conferred 113 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).