Colgate University

What are the graduation rates for students at Colgate University?

Colgate's reported four-year graduation rate is 85%, while its six-year rate is 91%. These are cohort measures for first-time, full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree, not predictions of how long any particular student will take to finish.

The six-year measure allows additional time beyond the customary four-year schedule; it should not be added to the four-year rate. Colgate's reported first-year retention rate is 93%, meaning that most students in the measured entering cohort returned the following fall. Transfer students and students who begin part time may have different paths that are not fully described by these first-time, full-time measures. A student comparing completion statistics across schools should use the same cohort definition and reporting period.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Colgate University?

College Scorecard program-level figures report median earnings for certain federally aided former students about one year after completing their programs. These figures describe observed groups, not starting-salary offers or what every graduate of a major will earn.

Reported one-year figures include approximately $93,318 for computer science and $72,196 for economics. Other reported examples are $44,610 for English, $42,813 for political science, and $34,181 for biology. Comparisons require care: graduates may enter different occupations, work in different locations, continue their education, or have different amounts of work experience. A one-year measure also cannot capture the longer-term value or cost of a degree.

Colgate's career services are available independently of these earnings statistics. Students can seek individual or group career counseling, résumé and interview preparation, employer connections, and alumni networking support. An internship is not required of every undergraduate, and access to career services is not an employment guarantee.