Area Studies at Colby College
Waterville, Maine • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$48,989
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$48,989
Area Studies
National Average
$41,648
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,867
All programs at Colby College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
22
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$48,989
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $77,707 | $19,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $77,557 | $14,839 |
| Cornell University | $75,147 | $17,250 |
| Dartmouth College | $71,072 | $16,520 |
| The University of Alabama | $69,936 | — |
| Williams College | $67,794 | — |
| George Washington University | $65,259 | $24,064 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $63,437 | $21,636 |
| University of Southern California | $62,809 | — |
| Yale University | $62,139 | — |
Other Programs at Colby College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $102,153 | $24,250 |
| International/Global Studies | $62,539 | — |
| Psychology, General | $51,623 | — |
| Area Studies (current) | $48,989 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $47,118 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | $44,971 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $44,699 | $19,313 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $44,612 | $17,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $41,193 | — |
| Biology, General | $30,771 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.