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Computer Science at Colgate University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at Colgate University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Colgate University sits in Hamilton, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 computer science graduations were recorded at Colgate University.

Online Class Availability at Colgate University

Colgate University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Computer Science Rankings at Colgate University

Rankings can help you compare Colgate University’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 112
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#25 of 637
Best Value	New York	#44 of 55
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#71 of 111
Best Value	Nationwide	#529 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Colgate University

Those who finish Colgate University’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$93,318
2 years	$66,171

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from Colgate University stands at $16,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at Colgate University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Colgate University are 33% women (15) and 67% men (30).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Colgate University

Of the 45 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Colgate University, 33% were women (15) and 67% were men (30).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Asian	5
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 38% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Colgate University

This Computer Science program at Colgate University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	45

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Colgate University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.