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Colby College

Colby College
6.8%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Colby College Graduate Earnings Overview

$60,052
Median Salary (6yr)
$80,490
Median Salary (10yr)
$19,157
Median Debt
4.2x
Earnings / Debt

Colby College graduates earn a median of $80,490 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $19,157. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Colby College

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankColby College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $116,250 $75,000 +55%
Mathematics & Statistics $96,100 $62,000 +55%
Physical Sciences $74,400 $48,000 +55%
Social Sciences $69,750 $45,000 +55%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Natural Resources & Conservation $62,000 $40,000 +55%
History $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Education $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Psychology $55,800 $36,000 +55%
English Language & Literature $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Visual & Performing Arts $52,700 $34,000 +55%

Most Popular Majors at Colby College

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Social Sciences
26.4%
Biological Sciences
13.6%
Multidisciplinary
8.0%
Natural Resources
6.7%
Computer Science
6.2%
English/Literature
6.2%
Psychology
6.2%
Physical Sciences
5.0%
Mathematics/Statistics
3.9%
Visual/Performing Arts
3.9%
Foreign Languages
3.3%
Ethnic/Cultural Studies
3.0%
History
3.0%
Education
2.4%
Philosophy/Religion
2.2%

Is Colby College Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Colby College delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

50 ROI Score
DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100
Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

Colby College Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankColby College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $116,250 $75,000 +55%
Mathematics & Statistics $96,100 $62,000 +55%
Physical Sciences $74,400 $48,000 +55%
Social Sciences $69,750 $45,000 +55%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Natural Resources & Conservation $62,000 $40,000 +55%
History $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Education $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Psychology $55,800 $36,000 +55%
English Language & Literature $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Visual & Performing Arts $52,700 $34,000 +55%

Colby College Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Colby College graduates actually earn?
Colby College graduates earn a median of $80,490 10 years post-graduation, up from $60,052 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.
Which majors at Colby College have the highest salary?
Top-earning majors at Colby College include Computer Science ($116,250); Mathematics & Statistics ($96,100); Physical Sciences ($74,400). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.
Is a Colby College degree worth the cost?
A 4-year Colby College degree costs about $54,068 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $80,490/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.
How much debt do Colby College students graduate with?
Median federal loan debt for Colby College graduates is $19,157. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.
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