Colby College
Waterville, Maine · Private, nonprofit · 2,407 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Maine high-school graduate (about $38,000/yr). Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,049 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,251 |
| $48k to $75k | $3,666 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,106 |
| $110k and up | $46,511 |
| All families (average) | $17,180 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $103,491 | +$65,491 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $96,621 | +$58,621 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $55,719 | +$17,719 | clears the bar | $19,313 | 1.1 yrs |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $42,756 | +$4,756 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,842 | +$2,842 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,597 | +$5,597 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $42,326 | +$4,326 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 4 yrs |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $64,207 | +$26,207 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 89% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.