Colgate University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Colgate University at a glance

• 3,180

  students enrolled

• 756

  degrees and certificates a year

• 91%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,786

  average net price a year

  Tuition $66,622

• $64,949

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $85,139

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  64% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Colgate University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Colgate University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Madison County, where the college is.

• 18

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Madison County

  2026-09 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $73,141

  median household income

  Madison County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to programs (1 open).

Hiring most: Colgate University (3), Knowles (3), Olgoonik Oilfield Services (2), Saab (2), Housing Visions Unlimited (1), Madison County, NY (1), Morrisville Aux (1), Northeast Grocery (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (8), Clinical (1), Customer Success (1), Finance (1), Fundraising & development (1), Marketing (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc..

• Madison County Career CenterWampsville · 315-363-2400 · M-F, 8:00-4:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Colgate University?

Colgate University enrolls about 3,180 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Hamilton, New York. It awards about 756 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Colgate University?

91% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Colgate University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $64,949 six years after entry and $85,139 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Colgate University offer AI or data science degrees?

Colgate University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Colgate University?

18 open professional jobs are listed in Madison County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Colgate University has the most openings.