The most popular undergraduate major at Colgate University is English Language and Literature followed by Political Science and Government and Economics. A list of all 48 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Colgate University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 11 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Education | 14 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 12 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 12 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 22 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 92 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 22 |
| Biochemistry | 15 |
| Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Neuroscience | 28 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 15 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 18 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 15 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 |
| Natural Sciences | 4 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 7 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 |
| Philosophy | 37 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 16 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Astrophysics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 15 |
| Physics | 9 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 34 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Economics | 72 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 17 |
| Geography | 19 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 33 |
| Political Science and Government | 90 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 43 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 5 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 7 |
| Art/Art Studies | 27 |
| Music | 4 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 53 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190099 IPEDS survey data for Colgate University.